How to Make Dehydrated Apples

I love make these easy dehydrated apples!
We have been blessed by so many friends lately with fruit. I received a bag of apples and knew my children would not be quick to eating so many before they rotted on my counter. Dehydrated apples are good for a snack, food storage, and to put in various recipes. If you can spare five minutes of your time to make your apples last a year, then this How To is For You.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Citric Acid
• Water
• Dehydrator
• Apples
• Knife

1. Peel, core, and slice apples to desired thickness.
   
   *note: I did not peel my apples. This depends on your preference and I love to see the red skin brighten my fruit.

2. Mix together 6 Tablespoons citric acid with 1 pint of water.

3. Dip apples into the mixture and place on dehydrator trays.

4. 
    
   Apples

   Rotate trays and let apples sit for 24-36 hours until done. We like ours to be pliable.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't let the apples soak in the mixture. They will become TART. I only do this with a couple to watch my family's funny faces.
• Any type of Apple will do!

[momofour]

on 11/11/2008 Thanks for sharing! I love any dried fruits and they are so expensive to buy. Will have to try this out.

[acole]

on 10/17/2008 Neat idea. Great for saving! Thanks!