21*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to avoid discoloration.**12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.FOOD VARIETIES BEST FORDRYINGPREPARATION APPROX. DRYTIME AT 140°F(60°C) [HOURS]**TEST FOR DONENESSAT MINIMUM DRY TIMEFRUITApples* Firm varieties: GravenStein, Granny Smith,Jonathan, Winesap, RomeBeauty, NewtonWash, peel if desired, core andslice into ¹⁄₈" (3.0 mm) slices.4 to 8 Pliable to crisp. Driedapples store best whenslightly crisp.Apricots* Blenheim/Royal mostcommon. Tilton also good.Wash, halve, and remove pits. 18 to 24 Soft and pliableBananas* Firm varieties Peel and cut into ¼" (6.0 mm)slices.17 to 24 Pliable to crispCherries Lambert, Royal Ann,Napoleon, Van or BingWash and remove stems. Halveand remove pits.18 to 24 Pliable and leatheryNectarines andPeaches*Freestone varieties Halve and remove pits. Peeling isoptional but results in better-looking dried fruit.24 to 36 Pliable and leatheryPears* Bartlett Peel, halve and core. 24 to 36 Soft and pliablePineapple Fresh or canned Wash peel and remove thornyeyes. Slice lengthwise and removethe small core. Cut crosswise into½" (12.0 mm) slices.Canned: 14 to 18Fresh: 12 to 16Soft and pliableOrange andLemon peelSelect rough-skinned fruit.Do not dry the peel of fruitmarked “color added.”Wash well. Thinly peel the outer¹⁄₁₆" to ¹⁄₈" (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm) ofthe peel.1 to 2 Tough to brittleVEGETABLESTomatoes Plum, Roma Halve, remove seeds. Place skinside up on rack. Prick skins.12 to 18 Tough to crispCarrots Danvers Half Long,Imperator, Red CoredChantenayDo not use carrots with woodyfiber or pithy core. Wash, trim topsand peel if desired. Slicecrosswise of diagonally into¼" (6.0 mm) slices. Steam blanchfor 3 min.4 to 8 Tough to brittleHot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick skinseveral times.4 to 6 Pods should appearshriveled, dark red andcrisp.HERBSParsley, Mint,Cilantro, Sage,OreganoRinse in cold water. Pat dry with apaper towel. Leave stems on untilleaves are dry, then discard.1 to 3 Brittle and crumblyBasil Cut leaves 3" to 4" (7.6 cm to10.2 cm) from top of plant just asbuds appear. Rinse leaves in coldwater.2 to 5 Brittle and crumbly