How To Dehydrate Apple Slices
Unlock a world of flavor and nutrition by learning how to dehydrate apple slices! This simple process transforms fresh, juicy apples into crispy, sweet snacks that can be enjoyed all year round. It's an easy, delicious way to preserve the taste of fall and make sure you always have a healthy treat on hand.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 lbs. apples (¼ inch slices)
- 6 cups water (to wash the apples)
- 2 tablespoons Fruit Fresh or lemon juice (adjust according to how many apples you will dehydrate)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional if you'd like to make cinnamon apple slices)
Instructions
Recipe Prep
- Wash the apples well in cold water.
- Prepare the pretreatment mixture according to the instructions on the container.
- If you're using lemon juice, mix it with water in a fifty-fifty solution.
Slicing the apples
- Carefully use a sharp knife or a mandolin to slice the apples into ¼ inch thick slices.
- As you slice the apples put the slices into the bowl of pretreatment solution. Repeat until all of the apples have been sliced and dipped.
- Arrange the apple slices on dehydrator trays that have been lined with mesh tray liners.
- Place the dehydrator trays into the dehydrator. Set the temperature to 135°F and let the magic happen for 6 to 8 hours. If your model doesn't have an adjustable temperature just turn the dehydrator on.
- Once done allow the apple slices to cool before storing.
- Store the dehydrated apple slices in an airtight container.
- Makes: the amount of dried apple slices you make will depend on how many apples you started with.
Recipe Expert Tips
- how many dried apple slices?: I started with 2 bags of apples. The amount of dried fruit will depend on how many apples you start with and how thinly you slice them.
- slicing the apples for drying: the thinner you slice them the faster they will dry.
- flipping the apple slices: if you sliced the apples unevenly flipping them over every couple of hours will help them dry evenly.
- conditioning dried apple slices: conditioning dried fruits is a helpful step to make sure the fruit has dried completely. Fill a glass jar half way with dehydrated apple slices. Place a tight lid on. Set the jar on a counter away from direct light for 24 to 48 hours. Occasionally check the jar to see if any moisture is forming on the inside of the jar. If you see any moisture return the apple pieces to the dehydrator and dry for an hour or two longer. Repeat the conditioning steps.
- storing dried fruit: homemade dried fruit should be stored in a airtight container. Baggies are not a suitable storage option for long term storage. If making for snacks that will be eaten within the week a bag will work.
- how long will they last? dehydrated apple slices can last years if they are stored properly for long term storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 5SlicesCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
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