Description
Homemade dehydrated peaches celebrate summer’s sweetest harvest with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Crisp fruit slices provide perfect snacking pleasure for health-conscious and adventurous eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) fresh peaches
- ¼ cup honey or agave nectar (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Sanitization: Rinse peaches under cool water, eliminating surface dirt and debris. Delicately blot fruit with paper towels to ensure complete dryness.
- Preparation: Skillfully segment peaches around the central pit, creating uniform slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Optional skin removal depends on personal preference.
- Temperature Configuration: Set food dehydrator between 135-145 degrees Fahrenheit, establishing optimal conditions for fruit preservation and moisture extraction.
- Arrangement: Strategically position peach segments on dehydrator trays, maintaining flat placement without contact or overlapping to guarantee consistent drying.
- Dehydration Process: Allow peaches to transform through 8-14 hours of continuous drying. Monitor slice thickness to determine precise duration. Target a leathery or crisp consistency, typically achieved within 10-12 hours for maximum preservation.
- Storage: Extract completely dehydrated peach pieces from trays. Transfer to sterile, hermetically sealed glass containers or resilient plastic bags, protecting against environmental moisture and potential degradation.
Notes
- Prevent Browning: Quickly dip peach slices in lemon juice or citric acid solution to maintain vibrant color and prevent oxidation during dehydration.
- Check Moisture Levels: Ensure peaches are completely dry and brittle, with no soft or sticky spots, to prevent potential mold growth during storage.
- Slice Consistency Matters: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniform slice thickness, guaranteeing even drying and consistent texture throughout the batch.
- Storage Secrets: Store dehydrated peaches in cool, dark places like pantry or sealed containers with oxygen absorbers to extend shelf life up to 12 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg