Jenn-Air JDS9860CDS Use and Care - Page 21

FOOD VARIETIES BEST FOR DRYING PREPARATION APPROX. DRY TEST FOR DONENESS TIME AT 140°F AT MINIMUM DRY TIME (60°C) [HOURS]** FRUIT Apples* Firm varieties: Graven Stein, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Winesap, Rome Beauty, Newton Wash, peel if desired, core and slice into ¹⁄₈" (3.0 mm) slices. 4 to 8 Pliable to crisp. Dried apples store best when slightly crisp. Apricots* Blenheim/Royal most Wash, halve, and remove pits. common. Tilton also good. 18 to 24 Soft and pliable Bananas* Firm varieties Peel and cut into ¼" (6.0 mm) slices. 17 to 24 Pliable to crisp Cherries Lambert, Royal Ann, Napoleon, Van or Bing Wash and remove stems. Halve and remove pits. 18 to 24 Pliable and leathery Nectarines and Freestone varieties Peaches* Halve and remove pits. Peeling is optional but results in betterlooking dried fruit. 24 to 36 Pliable and leathery Pears* Bartlett Peel, halve and core. 24 to 36 Soft and pliable Pineapple Fresh or canned Wash peel and remove thorny eyes. Slice lengthwise and remove the small core. Cut crosswise into ½" (12.0 mm) slices. Canned: 14 to 18 Fresh: 12 to 16 Soft and pliable Orange and Lemon peel Select rough-skinned fruit. Wash well. Thinly peel the outer Do not dry the peel of fruit to ¹⁄₈" (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm) of marked "color added." the peel. 1 to 2 Tough to brittle VEGETABLES Tomatoes Plum, Roma Halve, remove seeds. Place skin 12 to 18 side up on rack. Prick skins. Tough to crisp Carrots Danvers Half Long, Imperator, Red Cored Chantenay Do not use carrots with woody fiber or pithy core. Wash, trim tops and peel if desired. Slice crosswise of diagonally into ¼" (6.0 mm) slices. Steam blanch for 3 min. 4 to 8 Tough to brittle Hot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick skin 4 to 6 several times. Pods should appear shriveled, dark red and crisp. HERBS Parsley, Mint, Cilantro, Sage, Oregano Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with a 1 to 3 paper towel. Leave stems on until leaves are dry, then discard. Brittle and crumbly Basil Cut leaves 3" to 4" (7.6 cm to 10.2 cm) from top of plant just as buds appear. Rinse leaves in cold water. 2 to 5 Brittle and crumbly *Fruits requiring an antioxidant to avoid discoloration. **12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions. 21