how to make banana, apple + pear chips
I've talked about my Excalibur dehydrator before.
I love her, but I haven't used her in a while.
This {extended} time at home has actually made me pull out all of my kitchen gadgets and use them {pandemic win?}. A mama can only come up with so many ideas for meals and snacks.
I love the satisfaction of slow food. It takes a bit longer, but there is something deeply gratifying about it.
I use this dehydrator but here are a few of my favorites at every price range.
Smaller Excalibur, Nesco large, medium, small.
I use these non-stick dehydrator sheets for my machine.
We are big into turning just about anything into a chip these days.
Kale
Banana
Apple
Sweet potato
Zucchini
Snap pea crisps
Potato
Pear
I’m going to show you how to make the most simple fruit chips whether you have a dehydrator or not.
Save yourself some money cause these are easy to make and are costly to buy ready-made. The kids will love helping out!
Banana Chips
Method:
Cut bananas into 1/4 inch slices
Line your dehydrator with non-stick sheets
Lay banana slices in a single layer
Dehydrate at 135 degrees F for 6-10 hours or until leathery
Oven- 2 hours 250°
Apple Chips
Method:
Slice apples, peel if desired.
Cinnamon sprinkle as desired
Remove core
Cut into rings, about 1/4-inch thick. Use a mandoline or serrated knife to slice apples.
To prevent browning, dip apple rings in lemon juice. Drain the apples well.
Dehydrate: Dry at 130F for 5 to 6 hours.
Oven- 2 1/2 hours 200°
Pear chips
Method:
Slice pears, peel if desired.
Cinnamon sprinkle as desired
Remove core
Cut into rings, about 1/4-inch thick.
Use a mandoline or serrated knife to slice apples.
To prevent browning, dip pear slices in lemon juice. Drain the pears well.
Dehydrate: Dry at 130F for 5 to 6 hours.
Oven- 2 1/2 hours 200°
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