How to sun dry apples recipe

How to sun dry apples recipe
Directions

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

Inside a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and water. Put aside until available.

Peel. core and dice the fruit into 1/2-inch cubes, except for the bananas. Slice the bananas 1/8 inch thick. Put the fruit in to the lemon water and permit to soak for approximately 2 minutes. Remove and drain completely.

Lay 1 (14 by 14-inch) plastic dehydrator sheet on one of the air-conditioning filters. Put the fruit around the plastic dehydrator sheet and canopy with another plastic sheet. Continue doing this process with remaining plastic sheets and 2 more filters, stacking on the top of the first. Top all of them the rest of the empty filter. Next, lay this area fan on its side and lay filters on the top from it. Strap filters towards the fan with two bungee cords. Stand the fan upright, connect and hang to high. Dry for 42 to 48 hrs. When dry, the fruit ought to be pliable although not sticky. You need to be unable to squeeze moisture in the fruit. If utilizing a commercial dehydrator, stick to the manufacturer's directions.

Take away the fruit from filters and store within an airtight container inside a awesome dry place.

Recipe thanks to Alton Brown, 2007

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