Learn how to dehydrate fruit with a fruit dehydrator. Easy and convenient, eat the fruit as a healthy snack or add it to your desserts!

I'd always wanted to learn how to dehydrate fruit but I'd never seem to have the time. However, recently I've decided to get my hands on it and I can't believe how easy it actually is! I'm really loving my new food dehydrator. It is so convenient!

Dried fruits are a super healthy snack, perfect to eat on the go and for when you're traveling. But I also love to add it to plenty of different desserts. I love that this homemade version is also preservative-free.

The best thing about my food dehydrator is that I can use it to dehydrate other ingredients, such as mushrooms, carrots, or green beans, making them suitable for long-term storage. And I find it way easier than using the oven... Truly a win-win!

How to dehydrate fruit

If you don't peel it, wash and dry the fruit.
Thinly slice fruit into slices (2 or 3 mm) using a knife or a mandoline.
Place the fruit in a single layer onto the fruit dehydrator trays and dehydrate to 45ºC or 113ºF for about 6 hours.
Use your dehydrated fruit immediately.

Pro tips

Feel free to use any kind of fruits, like pears, lemons, or peaches. If you use different ones, let me know how it goes in the comments!
If you don't want your dehydrated fruit to change color, you can add some lemon juice. Vitamin C will avoid oxidation.
I suggest you use organic fruit to avoid wax and pesticides if possible.
Keep in mind that thinner and smaller pieces will dehydrate faster, so please try to cut fruit accordingly.

How long does dehydrated fruit keep?

Keep your dry fruit in an airtight glass jar or container in a dark, cool place for 2 to 3 weeks.

How to use dehydrated fruit

Feel free to add your dehydrated fruit to all of your desserts or snacks, such as granola bars. I usually have it with coconut yogurt and it is absolutely out of this world!

On the other hand, you can also dip your fruit slices in melted vegan chocolate or vegan white chocolate. Dehydrated ingredients are extremely versatile and handy.

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How To Dehydrate Fruit

Learn how to dehydrate fruit with a fruit dehydrator. Easy and convenient, eat the fruit as a healthy snack or add it to your desserts!

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Course: How to

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 15

Servings: 12

Author: Iosune

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Instructions

If you don't peel it, wash and dry the fruit.
Cut the fruit into thin slices (2 or 3 mm) using a knife or a mandoline.
Place the fruit into the fruit dehydrator trays in a single layer and dehydrate to 45ºC or 113ºF for about 6 hours. If you dehydrate the fruit to 65 ºC or 149ºF you can decrease the cooking time, although the fruit will lose some of its nutrients.
Store your dehydrated fruit in a sealed container in a dark, cool place for 2 to 3 weeks.

Notes

Feel free to use any kind of fruits, like pears, lemons, or peaches. If you use different ones, let me know in the comments!
If you don't want your dehydrated fruit to change color, you can add some lemon juice. Vitamin C will avoid oxidation.
I suggest you use organic fruit to avoid wax and pesticides if possible.
Keep in mind that thinner and smaller pieces will dehydrate faster, so please try to cut fruit accordingly.
Drying time will vary according to the size of the fruit slices.
Nutritional info has not been calculated because it differs from fruit to fruit.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in December of 2015, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.

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