How Do You Dehydrate Fruits & Vegetables Using The Sun?
Dehydrating fruits and vegetable is one of the oldest ways to preserve produce. The process of dehydrating food removes the moisture by exposing the food to high temperatures and moving air. The sun is ideal for drying apricots, figs, carrots, grapes, potatoes, pea and the like. The best weather to dehydrate fruits and vegetables is when the humidity levels are below 60 percent and the temperatures are above 85 degrees F (preferably closer to 100 degrees F). Wait for a stretch of at least three dry days when the weather is expected to reach 85 degrees F, or hotter. Chop the fruits and vegetables you want to dehydrate into small pieces or thin slices. Keep in mind the food will shrivel once it is dehydrated. Place the food on a screened tray (similar to those used to steam food or to cool baked goods) made out of stainless steel, plastic or fiberglass with Teflon. Make sure the screen is safe for food to touch. Place a piece of aluminum foil on the surface on which you will be dehydrati
