Drying Apples in a Dehydrator

Total Time: 8 hours

Yield: 1 quart

Ingredients:

• 8 medium size sweet apples
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (to keep the apples from turning dark)
• 6 cups water (approximately)

Steps:

1. Mix lemon juice and water in a large mixing bowl.
2. Peel apples, one at the time.
3. Place on cutting board and cut in half, lengthwise.
4. Notch out stem and blossom end.
5. Lay half down on cutting board and slice approximately 1/4 inch thick slices.

 
6. Notch out remaining core.

 
7. Place slices in lemon water and repeat process with next apple.

 
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8. When all apples are in the water, pour them into a strainer to drain.

 
9. Place slices on dehydrator racks. Do not over lap.

 
10. Dry for 6-8 hours. Rotate racks during drying process so they will dry evenly.
11. When all are dry, let them cool before putting them into a Ziploc bag.

 

likekinds
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March 20, 20161 found this helpful

These would have to make delicious fried apple pies (or baked pies for that matter).

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March 21, 20160 found this helpful

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Mina
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May 18, 20160 found this helpful

I make apple chips in my dehydrator too and they're a hit with the grandchildren. I use my adjustable slicing knife for consistent thickness apple slices and the job gets done more quickly too. I bought mine at WalMart about 10 years ago and use it for everything including any firm fruit, potatoes and meat.

sblurb

September 27, 20190 found this helpful

Okay, you peel our apples. I am going to buy 6 bag of apples tomorrow. They have about 12 apples per. It will cost $.99 cents per bag. I hope the grandkids like them. TAJ