Fruit is always dehydrated at 135 degrees F. No one can accurately say how long it takes to dehydrate anything because there are too many variables, including humidity in the room, variety of apple used, how fresh the apples are, etc. Follow the guidelines in the video to determine if the apple slices are sufficiently dry.
Hi there, thanks for the video, I didn't see you mentioned anything about an oxygen packs, so does that mean we do not have to use an oxygen pack to store our food for a long time? Thanks so much
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 it's ok to use an oxygen absorber if you can't vacuum seal a container of dehydrated food. But DO NOT combine an oxygen absorber with a food safe dessicant pack (moisture absorber).
Okay I live in an RV and don't have an oven I can use, I have an electric skillet with temperature control. Do you think I could use that with a cooling rack?
I was a little surprised at the title when she started with the mechanized apple peeler and then talked about the electric dehydrator she was using, but if you go forward to mark 8:06 she talks about using an oven. There is some good info though also at the beginning.
That is what I was about to write (but waited before hitting reply) to see if anyone else thought it was easier to push the tube core tool through each slice instead of cutting out a square. It is just like a cookie cutter to take out that center bit.
No one can tell you how long because there are too many variables, including the variety of apple used, how fresh the apples are, how thick your slices are, how accurate the thermometer on your oven is, etc. Dry until you can tear a piece and no moisture seeps from the tear.
Ŵhat if your apartment has so much moisture, that I have to run a 35 pint dehumidifier 367? I cknow how to can very well, but the moisture in here after Jars sealeled, later next day I heard some u -sealing. So what do I do?
For dehydrating, high humidity will just make the drying process longer. Immediately pop the dried food into jars with airtight metal lids for storage, putting a desiccant package in each. With canning, jars do not come unsealed because of humidity. It sounds like you're experiencing false seals, which can happen if jars siphon, if jar rims aren't wiped clean before lids are set in place, or if you use open kettle canning.
Great video! We’re going to start backpacking and want to bring dehydrated food, thanks for the info!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Love your video and thanks for showing multiple options for what you may have. ❤
you're so welcome!
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Fruit is always dehydrated at 135 degrees F. No one can accurately say how long it takes to dehydrate anything because there are too many variables, including humidity in the room, variety of apple used, how fresh the apples are, etc. Follow the guidelines in the video to determine if the apple slices are sufficiently dry.
Thank you for your help.
You're welcome!
Hi there, thanks for the video, I didn't see you mentioned anything about an oxygen packs, so does that mean we do not have to use an oxygen pack to store our food for a long time? Thanks so much
That's correct. You do not need an oxygen absorber to store dehydrated food in glass jars.
@@Proverbs31Homestead Would it be okay to still stick an absorber in just to be safe?
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 it's ok to use an oxygen absorber if you can't vacuum seal a container of dehydrated food. But DO NOT combine an oxygen absorber with a food safe dessicant pack (moisture absorber).
Okay I live in an RV and don't have an oven I can use, I have an electric skillet with temperature control. Do you think I could use that with a cooling rack?
I can't say I've ever tried that, but it seems like it could work. But be very careful, since it would be a fire hazard.
I want to prep my apples the night before . Can I do this ? If I leave in water lemon mixture ?
Yes, that's fine.
Pop out center with a pill bottle? Mouthwash cap? Oil bottle cap? Versus scoring each slice by knife
That might indeed work, depending on the variety of apple.
I was a little surprised at the title when she started with the mechanized apple peeler and then talked about the electric dehydrator she was using, but if you go forward to mark 8:06 she talks about using an oven. There is some good info though also at the beginning.
You could use your corer to take it out of the slice!
That is what I was about to write (but waited before hitting reply) to see if anyone else thought it was easier to push the tube core tool through each slice instead of cutting out a square. It is just like a cookie cutter to take out that center bit.
I think I will dry some peaches since my apple tree is only 5 inches tall😁
Sounds yummy 😋
Great video! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Lady you are awesome
RUclips hasn't been alerting me to comments, hence my late reply. Which is: Thanks! :D
ok so in the oven at 135 degrees but for how long?
No one can tell you how long because there are too many variables, including the variety of apple used, how fresh the apples are, how thick your slices are, how accurate the thermometer on your oven is, etc. Dry until you can tear a piece and no moisture seeps from the tear.
Why don’t you use the other tool nice a round to cut out the middle?
I was illustrating that you don't need special tools to get the job done 😊
Ŵhat if your apartment has so much moisture, that I have to run a 35 pint dehumidifier 367? I cknow how to can very well, but the moisture in here after Jars sealeled, later next day I heard some u -sealing. So what do I do?
For dehydrating, high humidity will just make the drying process longer. Immediately pop the dried food into jars with airtight metal lids for storage, putting a desiccant package in each.
With canning, jars do not come unsealed because of humidity. It sounds like you're experiencing false seals, which can happen if jars siphon, if jar rims aren't wiped clean before lids are set in place, or if you use open kettle canning.
Thank you so much you are absolutely lovely and your instructions are well spoken easy and simple directions to follow🫶🏻
Aw, thank you! Have fun dehydrating 😊