Drying fruit naturally will prevent the need to use harsh chemicals.
If you are growing a vegetable or fruit garden, you may harvest more food than you can eat before it becomes spoiled. In order to prevent wasting the fruits of your labor, you can dehydrate them to store for the winter months. Although you can dehydrate foods using certain chemicals, this can cause a loss of nutrients. The chemicals can also find their way into your food. One alternative is to use a natural method for dehydrating your food.
Instructions
1. Wash the vegetables and fruits thoroughly with water, and pat them dry with a cloth.
2. Cut leafy vegetables into 2-inch by 4-inch pieces.
3. Slice the other vegetables and fruits into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
4. Place the vegetables and fruits onto the trays of a food dehydrator. Do not overlap them.
5. Dehydrate the food until it feels dry and firm to the touch.
6. Place the dehydrated food into glass jars or plastic containers until use.
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