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Best Methods and Containers for Storing Dried Fruit

The best containers for storing dried fruit are airtight food-grade containers such as glass jars, Mason jars, Mylar bags, and vacuum-seal bags. Store containers of dried fruit in a cool, dry, dark...

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Making Sun Dried Strawberries at Home

To make sun-dried strawberries, clean fresh strawberries, remove the caps, and cut them into slices, halves, or quarters. Place the pieces on meshed drying racks in a single layer, and dehydrate them...

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How to Make Freeze-Dried Strawberries at Home

To make freeze-dried strawberries, cut the berries into 1/8-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on freeze-dryer trays and use the “Not Frozen” setting on the freeze-drying machine...

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Full Guide: Dehydrating Plums in the Oven

When dehydrating plums in the oven, use the oven’s lowest temperature setting and let the plum slices dry for 6-8 hours. Cool dehydrated plums before storing them at room temperature in airtight...

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How to Dehydrate Apricots and Extend Their Shelf Life

The best way to dehydrate apricots is in a food dehydrator. Wash the apricots, cut them into halves or quarters, and remove the pits. Dehydrate the pieces at 135°F for 8-16 hours or until fully...

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The Best Dry Fruit Containers for Long Term Storage

The best dry fruit containers are airtight containers such as glass jars, vacuum seal bags, and Mylar bags. Use multi-compartment wooden dry fruit boxes or snack storage boxes with lids for storing...

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About the Author

Preserving food has become a meeting point for Alex's passions—gardening, cooking, and writing. Having grown up on a farm with cows, goats, chickens, and fresh fruits and vegetables, Alex knows the importance of preserving food for leaner times. He spends his time drying and canning foods, trying new recipes, and writing for Dehydrated Cookbook.

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