Dried Fruit

Recipe Courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Whithering Bites

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

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Prep Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
varies on amount of fruit

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 42 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 42 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 quart water
Apples
Mangos
Pears
Apricots
Bananas
Strawberries

Directions

Special equipment: 1 box fan, 4 paper air-conditioning filters, 2 bungee cords, 6 (14 by 14-inch) plastic dehydrator sheets

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and water. Set aside until ready to use.

Peel, core and dice the fruit into 1/2-inch cubes, with the exception of the strawberries. Slice the strawberries 1/8 of an inch thick. Place the fruit into the lemon water and allow to soak for up to 2 minutes. Remove and drain thoroughly.

Lay 1 (14 by 14-inch) plastic dehydrator sheet on 1 of the air-conditioning filters. Place the fruit on the plastic dehydrator sheet and cover with another plastic sheet. Repeat this process with remaining plastic sheets and two more filters, stacking on top of the first one. Top these with the remaining empty filter. Next, lay the box fan on its side and lay the filters on top of it. Strap the filters to the fan with two bungee cords. Stand the fan upright, plug in and set to high. Dry for 42 to 48 hours. When dry, the fruit should be pliable but not sticky. You should not be able to squeeze moisture from the fruit. If using a commercial dehydrator, follow the manufacturer's directions.

Remove the fruit from filters and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

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Elizabeth Seneca, SC 08-11-2007
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the recipe I've been looking for!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am so excited to finally have a recipe to dry bulk fruit using all-natural ingredients with no browning or over-cooked... flavor! :) The store-bought variety is pretty, expensive, and fully sulfurated. :( I do have a question that hopefully someone would be able to answer - what wattage ceramic heater would be appropriate for this recipe? I would greatly appreciate any response!Read more
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Ashley Edmond, OK 08-09-2007
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Finding the plastic dehydrator sheets
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Here are some links where you can find the dehydrator sheet. Look for the replacement PolyScreens on these pages. It appears... that the ones for the 2500 and 2900 models are slightly bigger so you'll probably want to get those. http://www.tendecades.com/catalog/item/3359018/3001267.htm http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Appliances/Food_Dehydrators.asp http://www.everythingkitchens.com/excalibur.htmlRead more
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Anonymous 08-07-2007
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Driad Fruits
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's GOOD EATS!!!
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matt am, MN 08-06-2007
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Plastic sheet
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great recipe! Didn't see the jerky episode but loved the drying fan. Only problem is everywhere I look I can't find those... plastic dehydrator sheets he used. If anyone has found any please write another review and let me know. ThanksRead more
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Anonymous 08-06-2007
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I'm not spending 75 bucks on a pint of fruit!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Couldn't you find something a little easier, that didn't require me to order things from the internet and go to a pet store? ... A "lizard warming lamp" sure seems like a unitasker to me. This is a completely ridiculous recipe.Read more