Posted by Shelley on July 17, 2000 at 10:26:10:
In Reply to: Re: Need help drying fruit for decoration posted by Judy Philen O'Connell on November 29, 1999 at 21:11:48:
I have dried fruit (apple and oranges) in dehydrator to use in a jar with liquid candle wax. But after a while it molds. I am looking for something to use to preserve the fruit prior to using? Any suggestions?
: : Can anyone give me a few hints...I found some instructions for making dried fruit but you have to put it in your oven for 110 degrees and check and turn it every 5 hours...i don't want to keep my oven on for that long nor do i have a food dehydrator...
: : Can I just slice fruit and set it out or will it brown funny or is there a faster way???? Any hints would be appreciated!
: : Thanks!
: One of the craft books I have says to slice your fruit to 1/4", arrange on baking sheet, separating slightly. Place in 200 degree oven for about 2 hours. Remove when fruit is leathery. Apple slices should be soaked in 1 qt. water with 2 tbsp. lemon juice prior to baking to prevent discoloration. If your oven has a fan, keep it on during the baking to remove humidity as the fruit dries.
: Hope that helps!