Summer is in the yard, the season of fresh fruits, vegetables, berries and everything natural is in full swing! But one season is inevitably replaced by another, colder one, but you still want fruits and berries. Today we will consider detailed instructions on how and which fruits to dry at home. Of course, today many people who are fond of this topic have a dehydrator in their arsenal. We will manage with an oven, parchment paper and a baking sheet. 1) Choose ripe or even overripe fruits and berries 2) Rinse in cold water 3) Remove blackening and other flaws, if any 4) Remove stones 5) Remove stems from berries 6) Cut fruits evenly so that drying takes the same time for all pieces Some fruits such as peaches, nectarines, apples dry better without the skin. To do this, on each fruit, make a shallow incision in the form of the letter “X”. Place in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to a container of cold water. The skin of the fruit will easily come off. To maximize fruit integrity and minimize color change, soak the fruit in water with lemon juice for 10 minutes. Strain, dry with kitchen towels. Preheat oven to 50-70C. Use an even lower temperature for thinly sliced fruits such as apple or peach slices. Strawberries and other whole berries like warmer temperatures. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Arrange the fruit in one layer so that the pieces do not touch each other. Cover the fruit with a silicone mold so it doesn’t curl when it dries. Place the fruit in the oven. After drying in the oven, place fruits and berries in glass or plastic containers. Leave the container open for 4-5 days to allow any remaining moisture to evaporate. Shake the container every day.
2022-11-11