So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, September 5, 2011

How To Dehydrate Fruit

By Marjorie J McDonald


Fruits are one of the best foods to dehydrate and enables you to purchase extra at the top of the season so you have the fruit when the growing season in your neighborhood is over. Frequently the dehydrated fruit is tastier than the fresh fruit. It also allows you the flexibility of enjoying the fruit while not having to fret about if it'll spoil before you can get it eaten.

Try out these 5 popular dehydrator methods for fruit you can prepare in the kitchen of your home and you can have healthful treats for yourself and your friends.

Fruit Rollups also on occasion named Fruit Leathers

You will find you will be able to have a choice to use just about any sort of fruit. Puree the fruit and add a choice of lemon juice, honey, cinnamon or nutmeg. Spread out the puree on the dehydrator tray and dry the mix for 8-20 hours depending on thejuice content in the fruit. At 1400C. Take off the finished fruit cut into strips or squares and roll it.

Banana Chips

This enables you to utilize your ripening bananas and keep them from further spoiling. Cut the bananas into one fourth inch thick slices and soak them in lemon juice. Dehydrate the fruit at 1500C for 24 hours before getting them out of thedehydrator.

Raisins

Do you like raisins? If you do then you can prepare them yourself. Go to the produce section at your local market and see what you can use to make a choice of raisins or crasins. It is a fun way to get a mixture of flavors by selecting cranberries, blueberries, red grapes, green grapes, concord grapes or the dark purple grapes. Just put the grapes or berries on a tray in your dehydrator to remove the juice.

Dried Peaches or Apricots

Dried peaches or apricots are really sweet. You can make them by peeling them, removing the pit, cutting them in half and then slicing them. Dry them under 1350C for 20 hours until they become pliable.

Trail Mix

For a delicious yet nutritious food why not try trail mix Just mix together a variety of coconut, assorted nuts, apple chips and banana chips.

Do not forget to definitely clean and dry your food dehydrator when done using the unit as this could preserve it for a longer lengthy period and you will need to buy dehydrator trays less frequently.




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