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How to Dehydrate Apples, Part Two

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Dehydrate Apples, Part Two

How to Dehydrate Apples, Part Two

Wonder how the apples turned out? Come see!

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Here are yesterday's apples. Dry them between 110 -140° . It really isn't an exact science. Not like rocket science. I wish it was rocket science. Then I'd really have something to brag about!

Here are yesterday's apples. Dry them between 110 -140° . It really isn't an exact science. Not like rocket science. I wish it was rocket science. Then I'd really have something to brag about!

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For raw apples I dehydrate at 115° or lower. Low temperatures help maintain the healthy enzymes present in the apple. The length of time you dehydrate depends on how crispy you want your apple.

For raw apples I dehydrate at 115° or lower. Low temperatures help maintain the healthy enzymes present in the apple. The length of time you dehydrate depends on how crispy you want your apple.

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I like a chewy apple but they can be as crispy as a cracker. I'm thinking about taking a video to show you how pliable they are but every time I pick one up I eat it The apples are that good!

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Here are the same apples from yesterday's guide. The raw, sliced apple weighed 6 oz. The dried one is 0.8 oz. The dried apples have the addition of cinnamon. So, what do you think

Here are the same apples from yesterday's guide. The raw, sliced apple weighed 6 oz. The dried one is 0.8 oz. The dried apples have the addition of cinnamon. So, what do you think

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Knowing how to dry apples yourself means that you can make this treat to suit your needs. Please your family and friends with something delicious and nutritious.

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Make them as crispy or pliable as you'd like!

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Nine apples weigh 6 oz. Next time I'll weigh the apples before slicing & dicing Just for fun. You're allowed to do fun things in the kitchen. You're allowed to do fun things with your dehydrator too!

Nine apples weigh 6 oz. Next time I'll weigh the apples before slicing & dicing Just for fun. You're allowed to do fun things in the kitchen. You're allowed to do fun things with your dehydrator too!

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Want to know what I do with the leftovers? The wee little pieces that don't amount to much? They're perfect in potpourri, as rabbit snacks or bird treats, tossed in muffins, or in homemade tea bags.

Want to know what I do with the leftovers? The wee little pieces that don't amount to much? They're perfect in potpourri, as rabbit snacks or bird treats, tossed in muffins, or in homemade tea bags.

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Enjoy dried foods. Just remember to drink lots when you're eating them. Dehydrated foods want to do one thing...soak up moisture whenever they can. They'll soak up yours! Stay hydrated!

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A perfect game-night snack. A great low-cal treat. I'll just take these in to share with my husband now.

A perfect game-night snack. A great low-cal treat. I'll just take these in to share with my husband now.

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I thought you'd like to know what an apple looks like after soaking in the lemon-water solution without cinnamon. Very light an pretty!

I thought you'd like to know what an apple looks like after soaking in the lemon-water solution without cinnamon. Very light an pretty!

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Jan Nellis

Thank you! With the gardening season full on I'm planning to do more. I believe dehydrating is a great way to preserve food. "Like" www.facebook.com/ilovemomsloverub for more dehydrating tips!

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Georgia Phillips

I agree with Kim great guide. Just started to dehydrate and I'm not very good😞. Please do more!!!

Georgia Phillips 11 months ago

Kim Harrington

Very nicely written guides. I came back to see your results :) Please do write more, very entertaining... Yay you!!

Kim Harrington last year

Gustav S

They were great btw. Must remember to make more in the oven.

Gustav S last year

Gustav S

Just some Granny Smith and Golden Delicious from the store. Our own from the garden are only just blooming now. Mushrooms will wait till We can pick some in the forest this autumn.

Gustav S last year

Jan Nellis

Btw, Gustav, do you also plan to dry mushrooms? I dry them all the time.....have some in my dehydrator right now. I wrote a small book on dehydrating.

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Jan Nellis

Perfect!! What variety of apple ate you using? We love apples around here! In fact, just yesterday I was at a nursery looking at apple trees. Fuji apples!

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Gustav S

I am making them right now. Just realised that my oven had a drying setting for drying mushrooms and such using the fan inside, how cool is that?

Gustav S last year

Gustav S

I shall try, and will report from my trusted oven...

Gustav S last year

Sara Paul Raffel

There is Snapguide on making a dried apple chips in the oven: http://snapguide.com/guides/cook-apple-crack-dried-apple-chips . I have had these before and can attest to how delicious (and addictive) they are!! It is nice to see so many options for making healthy apple snacks of different types :)

Sara Paul Raffel last year

Jan Nellis

Oh, do try and let me know how it works. If your oven goes that low, you can get busy drying all types of great things! I'll look forward to an update. : )

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Gustav S

Ah, I forget that you always talk Fahrenheit over there. Well, my oven goes down to 50C which is about 120F. Might work.

Gustav S last year

Jan Nellis

You don't really want to use an oven. Most ovens have a low temp of 170 degrees. The reason I gave a temp setting for the apples is because some dehydrators (certainly not all) have a temperature gauge. In that case, use it. If not, no problem....just watch the apples and stop the drying process when you've achieved what you're looking for. IF you decide to try your oven just be certain you have it as low as it will go. With an oven set too high, you'll end up cooking the apples and not drying them. Have fun!

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Gustav S

So could I simply use the oven for this?

Gustav S last year

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