Making dried fruit and fruit leathers isn’t hard and it
doesn’t have to be expensive either. While some food processors and juicers can
get really pricey, a dehydrator isn’t going to cost that much and it’s a
lifesaver to have fruit leathers, dried fruit or fruit jerky on hand when you
can’t get out to the store for fresh food.
When buying a dehydrator, some things to consider are the
materials and construction used to manufacture the product, the size, heating
elements, fans and guarantees. Make sure you have room for the dehydrator in
the space you have planned for it.
Choose one that’s multi-purpose, with multiple trays and special trays
for fruits and herbs. A side-mounted or horizontal fan is best when choosing a
food dehydrator.
Here are some food dehydrators to consider. But do a little
research to find just the right one for you!
Nesco American Harvest – A very inexpensive food dehydrator
with five trays that don’t have to be rotated. Price is $40-$55.
Excalibur Dehydrator – Has over 12 square feet of drying
space. Comes with 9 free sheets and has a horizontal fan for maximum drying
efficiency. Fast drying times, no tray rotation needed and fast cleanup. Price
approximately $200-$220.
L’Equip Dehydrators – Comes with special mesh for drying
sheets, plus special sheets for making fruit leathers and fruit roll-ups. Has a
compact design and good, uniform drying. Price is around $150.
TSM Commerical Dehydrator – When you’re really serious about
drying foods! Comes with 12 racks, 1600 watts of power, dual 6” fans for strong
air flow. Can dry 15-18 pounds of jerky. Priced at $650 and up.
And don’t forget a food slicer for all that fruit drying! The Chef's Choice 645 food slicer has
a powerful 130 watt geared condenser motor for smooth, quiet, fast operation. A
large 7" nonstick stainless steel slicer blade cuts fruit &
vegetables. Micrometer control dial selects slices from deli-thin to 9/16"
thick.
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