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removed by dipping in boiling water before beginning the drying process. Other fruits, such as peaches, pluifrs and apricots, benefit by using a technique called “popping the backs.” That is pushing the peel side inwtfrd to expose more of the pulp surface To dry. It may take up to 24 hours to properly dry stone fruit !

Uniformly cutting slices or pieces or fruit will help fruit to dry mQre evenly. Dried fruit should retain some moisture, about 15 to 20 percent to test for dryness, cut a piece in half; po visible moisture should be present. The piece of fruit should be plialsle and chewy. Bananas and strawberries should be almost crisp for best protection against mold.

Dried fruit is a natural, sweet-taiting snack. However, there may "pe times when you will want to rehydrate the fruits for eating and serving. Just barely cover the fruit with boiling water; wait 10 minutes; serve ^Mediately or use in a favorite recipe; l'

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