Dried Fruit Chips (Mixed) — FarmPal

Dehydrating recipe yielding About 4 oz dried chips. Stores for 6-12 months.

Method
dehydrating
Yield
About 4 oz dried chips
Storage
6-12 months
Difficulty
beginner

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs assorted fruit (apples, pears, peaches, bananas)
  • •2 cups water
  • •2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • •Cinnamon or other spices (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare ascorbic acid dip: 2 tbsp lemon juice in 2 cups water
  2. 2Peel fruit if desired (not required for apples)
  3. 3Slice uniformly 1/8-1/4 inch thick
  4. 4Dip fruit in lemon water to prevent browning
  5. 5Arrange on dehydrator trays in single layer
  6. 6Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired
  7. 7Dry at 135°F for 6-12 hours
  8. 8Chips should be crisp (not chewy) for longest storage
  9. 9Cool, condition in jar 1 week, shaking daily
  10. 10Store in airtight container