24APPROX.FRUITS VARIETIES BEST PREPARATION DRY TIME TEST FOR DONENESSFOR DRYING at 140° F ** AT MIN. DRY TIMEApples* Firm varieties: Graven Wash, peel if desired, core and slice 4-8 hours Pliable to crisp. DriedStein, Granny Smith, into 1/8” slices. apples store best whenJonathan, Winesap, they are slightly crisp.Rome Beauty, Newton.Apricots* Blenheim/Royal most Wash, halve, and remove pits. 18-24 hours Soft, pliable.common. Tilton also good.Bananas* Firm varieties Peel and cut into 1/4” slices. 17-24 hours Pliable to crisp.Cherries Lambert, Royal Ann, Wash and remove stems. Halve and 18-24 hours Pliable and leathery.Napoleon, Van or Bing. remove pits.Nectarines Freestone varieties. Halve and remove pits. Peeling 24-36 hours Pliable and leathery.and Peaches* is optional but results inbetter-looking dried fruit.Pears* Bartlett Peel, halve and core. 24-36 hours Soft and pliable.Pineapple Fresh or canned. Wash, peel and remove thorny eyes. Canned: Soft and pliable.Slice lengthwise and remove the 14-18 hourssmall core. Cut crosswise into Fresh:1/2” slices. 12-16 hoursOrange and Select rough-skinned fruit. Wash well. Thinly peel the outer 1-2 hours Tough to brittle.Lemon Peel Do not dry the peel of fruit 1/16 to 1/8” of the peel. Do not usemarked “color added”. the white bitter pith under the peel.VEGETABLESTomatoes Plum, Roma Halve, remove seeds. Place tomatoes 12-18 hours Tough to crisp.skin side up on rack. Prick skins.Carrots Danvers Half Long, Do not use carrots with woody fiber 4-8 hours Tough to brittle.Imperator, Red Cored or pithy core. Wash, trim tops andChantenay peel if desired. Slice crosswise ordiagonally into 1/4” slices. Steamblanch for 3 min.Hot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick 4-6 hours Pods should appearskin several times. shriveled, dark red and crisp.HERBSParsley, Mint, Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with a 1-3 hours Brittle and crumbly.Cilantro, Sage, paper towel. Leave stems on untilOregano leaves are dry, then discard.Basil Cut leaves 3 to 4” from top of plant 2-5 hours Brittle and crumbly.just as buds appear. Rinse leaves incold water.* Fruits requiring an antioxidant to prevent discoloration and loss of nutrients. Refer to the notes on page 23 for specific methods.** 12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.Drying Guide