Pre-TreatmentPre-treatments can vary from soaking in fruit juice, ascorbic acid mixtures, syrup blanching,steaming, to sulfating. The results of each
www.nesco.com 9Drying Fruit RollsFruit rolls, also known as fruit leathers, are a favorite snack for young and old alike. They area chewy fruit produc
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB FRUIT ROLL1 cup rhubarb 2 cups strawberries1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 cup honeyCombine 1⁄4 cup water and 1 cup rhubarb. Simmer on stove over
www.nesco.com 11Fruit Drying GuidelinesExpect a variance in time needed to dry different fruits. Drying times are affected bysize of load, fruit thick
12 1-800-288-4545*AverageFood Preparation Drying Time UsesGrapes Leave whole, remove 10-32 hrs. Raisins; use in bakedstems goods, cereals andsnacksKiw
Drying VegetablesSome vegetables are quite good dried. Others lose their appeal and are better frozen or fresh.Vegetables have a low acid and sugar co
DryingLoad blanched vegetables onto drying trays, making sure that air can move freely betweenthe pieces. For vegetables that tend to clump together,
Vegetable Drying GuidelinesVegetables will also vary in their drying times. Blanching decreases drying times, butnot all vegetables are blanched. Agai
Vegetable Drying Guidelines (continued)* Blanch for 5 minutes or until translucent. If not steamed longenough, they will turn black during drying and
BEST BANANA BREADChunks of dried bananas, nuts, and datesmake this a delightful breakfast bread.3/4 cup margarine or butter2 cups flour1-1/2 cups suga
Thank you for choosing a Nesco®/American Harvest®dehydrator. Wehave been developing and producingdehydrators that provide the best dryingtechnology fo
AWESOME BRAN MUFFINSMake these for breakfast, and pop theextra in your children's lunch box!1 cup bran2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup boiling w
CUP-OF-VEGETABLE SOUPThis soup cooks in your thermos and isready to eat by lunch time.1/3 cup dried vegetable flakes (any comboof tomatoes, peas, onio
HARVEST GRANOLAMost often served as a breakfast food, it canalso be a snack or an ingredient in desserts,cookies, or main dishes.5 cups rolled oats3/4
www.nesco.com 21PET TREATSTURKEY & SWEET POTATOTREATS FOR DOGS This recipe can beserved at any time of the year but they makewonderful treats at T
Drying JerkyJerky is a favorite snack for school, lunch, trail or just about anywhere! It is made byseasoning raw meat in a salt mixture, and then dry
Simple steps to fresh delicious jerkyUSING NESCO®/AMERICAN HARVEST®SPICES & JERKY WORKS™ KIT1. Blend one pack seasoning and one pack cure with one
Storing Your Dried FoodSome pieces may dry in a shorter time than others and should be removed andplaced in an airtight container while allowing the r
Rehydrating Dried FoodEat dehydrated foods dry or rehydrate for use in recipes. Rehydrate by placing driedfoods in a container (with enough water to c
Drying CraftsYou've all seen a flower so perfect in form, color, and texture that you wish you could keep itforever. With a dehydrator, it now ca
your fingers, catching each flower and carefully removing it by its stem. Stand preservedflowers in a block of flower foam until arranged.• Store in a
Customer Satisfaction is our Goal1-800-288-4545www.nesco.comRecipes &InstructionsDehydrator& jerky maker
Dough OrnamentsThis basic recipe is also called "Baker's Clay." Once mixed, it has a satiny texture,a delicious aroma and begs to be to
Precoloring DoughBefore baking, raw dough can be precolored by adding drops of food coloring, watercolors,inks, and fabric dyes. Powdered colors shoul
Dry until brittle-dry, which may take from 2 to 12 hours, depending upon the plants, theamount, and the model of dehydrator you are using.Store differ
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One Year Limited WarrantyThis appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects inmaterial and workmanship. This warr
FRUIT ROLL SHEETGreat for making Fruit Rolls for thekids and for other messy foods.Exclusive "no spill" lip allows youto dry liquids and sem
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Important SafeguardsThis product is designed for household use onlyWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should alwaysbe followed
Dehydrator Use & CareBefore using your dehydrator for the first time, wash the trays and top cover inwarm, soapy water, or in the dishwasher on th
www.nesco.com 5General Drying GuidelinesThere are no absolutes and quite a few variables in food dehydration. The only way tobecome proficient is to d
6 1-800-288-4545All fruits dried with skins intact should be packaged and frozen for a minimum of 48 hours toprevent any possibility of insect infesta
Drying FruitSelectionFruits are ideal to dry because they have a naturally high sugar content. They are high inacid (and consequently less prone to sp
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