The method is so simple it hardly qualifies as a true "recipe." All I did was slice them into fairly even chips, about 1/4" thick. I placed them on the dehydrator racks, making sure not to overlap. I then ran the dehydrator for about 8 hours. My dehydrator only has an on/off switch, no temperature control, so I can't say what temp to set a more complex machine to.
In step-by-step directions:
1. Slice persimmons into 1/4" thick rounds
2. Place on dehydrator racks, with no overlap
3. Run dehydrator for 8 hours, or until done
4. Store in sealed container
Dried persimmons make a great snack! Dried fruit also lasts fairly long in a sealed bag in the pantry, so I'm sure we will be enjoying these dried persimmons for much of the winter.
Do you dehydrate fruit? What are some of your favorites? I'm new to dehydrating, but since it's so simple I'd love to do more of it and I always love new ideas!
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I love persimmons, but have never tried them dried! I'm featuring this tonight on the Waste Not Want Not party, so thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI mostly dry fruit leather, but my dehydrator is old, noisy, and expends a lot of heat so I don't use it as much as I should.
Thanks so much for the feature!
DeleteMy mom used to do fruit leathers when I was a kid. We lucked out with this dehydrator -- it was a thrift store find and although my dad claims it sounds like an engine, it really isn't very loud. It does expend a bit of heat, but since it's been chilly here it hasn't bothered me! The only tricky part is sharing it with my mom, so we have to plan our usage. I can't get my own until I have the room to store it though!