There is no better time for fresh apples than fall in New York. However, the Big Apple does not produce apples all year long but we can surely preserve them by dehydrating them. Dehydrated apples can be used for a range of applications. You can have them as a snack, use them for garnish, add them to cereal or even ice cream. The possibilities for dehydrated apples are endles
What are the Best Apples to Dehydrate?
New York State produces the most apples in the United States and the abundance of apples inspires so many recipes. Below are some of the most grown apples in New York State and surely they all can be dehydrated.
15 Different Types of Apples Grown in New York State
- McIntosh
- Empire
- Red Delicious
- Cortland
- Golden Delicious
- Rome
- Indared
- Crispin
- Paula Red
- Gala
- Jonagold
- Jonamac
- Fuji
- Macoun
- Braeburn
How to Dehydrate Apples Without a Dehydrator?
Dehydrating anything takes hours and is done at a low temperature.
Slice any fruit, vegetable or meat in very thin slices and lay in on a wire rack. In this case, apples; slice the apples and thin as possible. Feel free to leave the skin, pit and seeds intact or cut around it.
Turn the oven on to about 150 degrees fahrenheit and set a timer to 6 hours to start.
After the first 6 hours, if the apples are not crispy, set the timer again for another hour and repeat the process until they are crispy.
How long do Dehydrated Apples Last?
Properly dried apples should be able to last up to six months in a sealed airtight container and stored in a cool, dry place. You can also freeze for longer storage, this option may last up to a year.
How to use Dehydrated Fruits?
The possibilities for dehydrated apples are endless.
Dehydrated apples can be used for a range of applications.
You can have them as a snack, use them for garnish, add them to cereal or even ice cream.
Try My Jamaican Rum and Raisin Ice Cream Recipe!
Dehydrated Apples
Equipment
- Dehydrator
- Knife or Mandolin
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 6 Large Apples Thinly Sliced
Instructions
- Wash the fresh apples with cool water until all the debris is off.
- Using a knife or a mandolin, slice the apples as thinly as possible.
- Place each slice of apple on a wire rack and place in the dehydrator.
- Set the dehydrator to 150 degrees F, for 9 hours.
- Once the apples are done, place them in a glass jar with a airtight lid and store in a cool and dry place.
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