Dehydrating fruit is a great way to make tasty snacks or to add fruit to a quick breakfast. When dehydrated fruit, how do you know when the fruit is dry?
Different fruits take different amounts of time to dry. The fruit pieces should be pliable but not tacky when touched. This is a visual clue that there is <20% moisture content remaining in the fruit. Cut open a piece and squeeze it, there should not be any remaining moisture. Let the fruit cool completely and package in an airtight container.
Allow the fruit condition about 7-10 days. This helps distribute the 20% moisture evenly. Shake the package each day and look for any visible moisture.
Learn more from Penn State Extension Food Preservation.
