dehydrator manual

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Please read these instructions carefully

and retain for future reference.

Please read these instructions carefully

and retain for future reference.

Food DehydratorHealthy food dryer with 5 drying racks

Instruction Booklet

DT5600


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Sunbeams Safety Precautions 1Features of your Food Dehydrator 2

Using your Food Dehydrator 4

Care and Cleaning 6

Important Guidelines and Hints 7

Storage of Dried Foods 8

Rehydrating Dried Foods 8

Use of Dried Food 9

Drying Fruits 9

Drying Chart for Fruit 10

Drying Vegetables 12

Fruit Rolls 14

Drying Herbs and Spices 15

Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices 16

Drying Meat 17

Drying Flowers 18

Recipes 19

Drying Record Chart 29

Contents

Important instructions retain for

future use.


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Sunbeam is very safety conscious when

designing and manufacturing consumer products,

but it is essential that the product user also

exercise care when using an electrical appliance.

Listed below are precautions which are essential

for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

Readcarefullyandsavealltheinstructions

providedwithanappliance.

Alwaysturnthepoweroffatthepoweroutletbeforeyouinsertorremoveaplug.Remove

bygraspingtheplug-donotpullonthecord.

Turnthepoweroffandremovetheplug

whentheapplianceisnotinuseand

beforecleaning.

Donotuseyourappliancewithanextension

cordunlessthiscordhasbeenchecked

andtestedbyaqualifiedtechnicianor

serviceperson. Alwaysuseyourappliancefromapower

outletofthevoltage(A.C.only)marked

ontheappliance.

Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenyour

applianceisbeingusedbychildrenorinfirm

persons.

Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedtoensure

thattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.

Neverleaveanapplianceunattendedwhile

inuse.

Donotuseanapplianceforanypurpose

otherthanitsintendeduse.

Donotplaceanapplianceonornearahotgas

flame,electricelementoronaheatedoven.

Donotplaceontopofanyotherappliance. Donotletthepowercordofanappliancehang

overtheedgeofatableorbenchtoportouch

anyhotsurface.

Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancewith

adamagedcordoraftertheappliancehas

beendamagedinanymanner.Ifdamageis

suspected,returntheappliancetothenearest

SunbeamAppointedServiceCentre

forexamination,repairoradjustment. Foradditionalprotection,Sunbeam

recommendtheuseofaresidualcurrent

device(RCD)withatrippingcurrentnot

exceeding30mAintheelectricalcircuit

supplyingpowertoyourappliances.

Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater

oranyotherliquidunlessrecommended.

Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,

pleasevisitwww.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.

Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.

Sunbeams Safety Precautions

SAFETYPRECAUTIONSFORYOURSUNBEAMDEHYDRATOR.

Ensureyourdehydratorisusedatleast50cm

(halfametre)awayfromagasflameor

electricelement.

Donotoperatethedehydratoronaninclined

surface.

Donotmoveorcoverthedehydratorwhilein

operation.

Donotimmersethetopofthedehydratorin

wateroranyotherliquid.

Useyourdehydratorwellawayfromwalls,

curtainsandcupboardsthatmaybeaffected

bysteam.

Donotuseyourdehydratorinconfinedspaces.


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Lid with drying motor

ActsasalidfortheFoodDehydratorand

containsthemotorandpowerswitch.Air

ventsonthelidallowairtobecirculated.

5 large drying racks

Holdsthefoodinplaceforeasydrying.

Yourunitincludes5dryingracks.Youcan

purchasemoredryingracksfromretail

outletsandSunbeamservicecentre.

Rubber feet

HoldstheFoodDehydrator

inplaceandpreventsitfrom

scratchingthebenchtop.

Features of your Food Dehydrator


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On/Off switch with three heat settings

Enabletheusertochoosethetypeofdrying

neededwiththreeheatsettings.

Removable Filter

Thefilterisremovableforeasycleaning.

Fruit Roll Tray

Makesdeliciousfruitrollsnaturally.


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How it worksDehydratingfoodisanancientmethodof

preservingfood.Itisagentle,naturalprocess

whichremovesmoisturefromfood.

Usingacontrolledheattemperature,airis

circulatedfromthetopoftheunittoeach

ofthefivetraysandbase.Thismethodof

dryingsealsintheflavoursandnutrientsof

thefood,leavingahighfoodnutrientand

vitamincontent.

Storage of dried food

Dryingfresh,ripefruitandvegetablesallows

youtoenjoytheseluxuriesallyearround.

Storingoffoodiseasyandtakesuplittle

storagespace.Driedfoodshavealonger

shelflifeofapproximately3-6monthswhen

storedinair-tightstoragejarsdependingon

typeoffoodandclimate.

No preservatives added

Fruitandvegetablesdriedusingyour

Fooddehydrator,willdifferincolourand

appearancefromproducepurchasedfrom

Healthfoodstoresandsupermarkets.Thisis

duetothesestoresaddingartificialcolouring

andpreservativestotheproduce.Whereas

yourFooddehydratorusesnopreservatives

andonlynaturaladditives.

VersatilityYoucandryherbsandspicesandflowers

tomakepotpourri.Youcanevenenjoythe

advantagesofrehydratingfoodstomake

instantadditionstosoups,saucesand

casseroles.Thechoiceisendless.

Healthy snacks

Naturalhealthysnackscaneasilybecreated

usingyourFooddehydrator.Avarietyoffruit

rollssuchaspear,berryandapplerolls,to

nameafew.Youcanmaketasty,mueslibars,

usingallnaturalingredients.Thesesnacks

aregreatforpicnics,campingandatsnack

time.

Using your Dehydrator


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Using your Dehydrator (continued)

Before using your Food Dehydrator Washthedryingracks,baseandfruitroll

trayinwarmwaterusingamilddetergent.

Rinseanddryeachpartthoroughlybefore

use.

Beforeyouassemblethefooddehydrator

ensurethatthepowercordisunplugged.

Using your Food dehydrator1.Arrangethefoodonthedryingracks,

ensuringthepiecesoffoodarenotquite

touching,toallowairtocirculatefreely.

Placedryingracksontothebase,ensuring

thatallracksaresecurelypositionedinthe

grooves.

2.Placethelidonthetopdryingrack.

3.Plugthepowercordintoa230/240VAC

poweroutlet,andpushthepowertothedesiredheatsetting.

NOTE:IfonlyusingbaseofFoodDryerensure

anemptydryingrackisinsertedbetweenthe

LidandBase,toavoidrestrictionofairflow.

Settings ApproximateTemperatures Uses

Setting1 35C Herbs,Flowers

Setting2 55CFruits,vegetables,mueslibars,

fruitrolls

Setting3 75C Dryingmeats


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Drying racks, fruit roll trays and baseTocleanthedryingracks,fruitrolltraysand

thebase,soakinwarmsoapywater.Asoft

bristlebrushcanbeusedtoloosenstubborn

foodparticles.

Lid

DonotimmersetheLidwithDryingMotorin

water.Toclean,useadamp,softspongewith

amilddetergent.

Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or

abrasive cleaners.

Do not place any parts in a dishwasher.

Care and Cleaning


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Important Guidelines and Hints

Use quality foodBestresultsareachievedwhenqualityfoodis

used.Selectproduceatthepeakofripeness,

colourandflavour,forthehighestnutritional

content.

Youcandryoverripeproducesuccessfully,as

longasyouremoveanyspoiledareas.

Wash food

Foodshouldbewashedanddriedthoroughly,

removingsoftorspoiledareas.Becertain

thatyourhands,cuttingutensilsandfood

preparationareasareclean.

Cut food uniformly

Producecanbeshredded,slicedordiced,

5mmslicesarebestforefficientdrying.

Variation in drying times

Dryingtimesareaffectedbythesizeof

theload,thicknessoftheslicedproduce,humidityintheairandthemoisturecontent

ofthefooditself.(Therefore,broaddrying

timeshavebeengiveninthedryingtables).

NOTE:Thefooddryermaybelefton

overnight,howeverthismaynotachieve

optimumresult.

Werecommendtherotationofdryingracks

every3-4hoursthroughoutdryingtimeto

achieveevendrying.

Testing for drynessBesuretolettheproducecoolbeforetesting

fordryness.Totestfordryness,cutapiece

openthereshouldbenovisiblemoisture

inside.

Uneven drying

Ifyounoticeunevendrying,rotatethedrying

racks,i.e.movethebottomracktothetop

andthetopracksdown.

Keep records

Recordsofhumidity,weightofproduce

beforeandafterdryingtimes,willbehelpful

inimprovingyourdryingtechniquesforthe

future.UsetheDryingRecordChartprovided

onpage29.

Availability of drying racks

YourFooddehydratorisexpandableto10

DryingRacksatonce.However,thedryingtimeswillbeaffected(i.e.eachadditional

DryingRackresultsintheproducetakingone

totwohourslongertodry).

NOTE:Rotationofracksevery3-4hours

isrecommendedespeciallywhenusing

additionalracks.Thiswillensureevendrying

offood.

Additional packs of five racks available

separately (DT0500).


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Storage of Dried Foods

Containersshouldbemoistureandinsectfree.

Glassjarswithmetalscrewlidsareideal

containers.Foodstoredinplasticbags,

shouldbestoredinsideaninsectproof

container.

Thestorageareashouldbecool,dryandas

darkaspossible.Theidealtemperaturefor

storingdehydratedfoodis5-20C.

Driedfoodcanbecoveredinplasticwrapandstoredinacontainerinthefreezer.

SeetipsonBeefjerkyforcorrectstorageon

page17.

ImportantCheckformoisturebyshakingthecontentof

yourstoragecontainerseveraltimesduring

thefirstweekafterthefoodhasbeendried.

Ifmoistureappearsontheinside,thefood

hasnotbeensufficientlydriedandshouldbe

returnedtothefooddehydrator,forfurther

drying.

Donotplacewarmproduceintostorage

containers,ascondensationwillformcausingmouldandmildew.Allowfoodtocoolon

racksbeforestoring.

Rehydrating Dried Foods

Rehydrationistheprocessofputtingthe

moisturebackintofoodsthathavebeen

dried.

Driedfoodscanbepartiallyrehydratedby

soakinginwaterorcooking.

Toconservethenutritionalvalueofthe

rehydratedfood,usetheliquidremaining

aftersoakingorcooking,intherehydration

recipes.

Onecupofdriedvegetablesgenerally

reconstitutestotwocupsofvegetables.See

soupmixonpage18.

Onecupofdriedfruitreconstitutestoone

andahalfcupsoffruit.


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Use of Dried Food

Dehydratedfruitsandvegetablescanbeusedinavarietyofdishesthatcanbeused

tomake:sauces,casseroles,marinated

vegetables,cakes,salads,pies,soups,

cereals,pastadishesandpoultrydishes

stuffing.

Foodssuchasgarlic,chilliesandtomatoes

canbebottledinoliveoilandstoredina

cooldryplaceforseveralmonths.

Drying Fruits

Washfoodandpatdrywithpapertowels.

Removeanyblemishes,pipsandstones.

Sliceasrecommended.

Pre-treatwhererecommended.NOTE:Foodmaybepeeledorunpeeledwhen

drying.Trydryingbothwaystodistinguish

preferredoutcome.Unpeeledfruitswilltake

longertodry.

Pre-Treatment

Thepre-treatmentoffoodwhere

recommendedhelpsretardbrowningwhile

thefoodisdrying.

Whererecommendeduseanaturalpretreatmentofpineappleorlemonjuice.Soak

fruitfor3-4minutesinthejuicebefore

placingondryingracks.

Blanching

Somefruitswithnaturalprotectivewax

coatingse.g.figs,grapesandprunes,needto

beblanchedtospeedthedryingprocess.

To Blanch

1.Soakfruitsinboilingwaterfor1-2

minutes.

2.Plungeintoicecoldwater.Drywell.

3.Sliceandcommencedrying.

Dryness Test

Coolfruitbeforetestingforthefinaldegree

ofdryness.

Mostfruitwillbesoftandpliablewhen

properlydried.


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Expectavarianceinthetimeneededtodrydifferentfoods.Dryingtimesareaffected

bythesizeoftheload,thicknessofslices,

humidityandtemperatureinyourhome.

NOTE:Timesstatedarebasedondryingusingfiveracks.Timeswillvarydependingon

numberofracksused.

Drying Chart for Fruit

Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use

Fruit

Apples,core,peel,cutinto.5mmslices

None 8-10hours Eatasisoraddtocakesandslices

Apricothalves,

de-stonedNone 12-14hours

Addtoslices,biscuits

andmuesli

BananahalvesSoakinlemon

juice12hours

Eatasis,addtocakes,

puddingsandslices

Babyfigs,halved Blanch 6-8hours

Addtofruitcakeand

breadmixtures,slicesand

muesli

Grapes,Muscatel

OnvineBlanch 16-18hours

Eataspartofacheese

platter

Grapes,Muscatel

Offvine,deseeded,

flattenedslightly

Blanch 14-16hours

Addtobiscuitdoughs,

fruitcakemixturesand

muesli

Kiwifruit,peeled,

5mmslicesNone 6hours Eatasisoraddtomuesli

Lemon,skinon,5mm

slices

Scrubwholefruit

underwarmwater8hours

Addtopastasauces,

chickendishes,cakesand

puddings


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Drying Chart for Fruit (continued)

Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time SuggestedUse

Limes,skinon,5mm

slices

Scrubwholefruit

underwarmwater

8-10hoursAddtocurriesand

potpourrimixes

Oranges,Naval,skin

on,halved,cutinto

0.5mmslices

Scrubwholefruit

underwarmwater6-8hours

Addtopotpourrimixes

anddipinchocolateand

servewithcoffee

PawPaw,peeled,

deseeded,0.5mmslices None 10-12hours

Eatasis,addtomuffin

mixtures,slicesandmuesli

Peaches,halved,

de-stonedWashunderwater 8-10hours

Eatasis,chopand

addtocakeandmuffin

mixturesoraddtomuesli

Pearlarge1cm-thickslices

Soakinlemonjuice

12-14hours Eatasis,chopandaddtosalads,cakesand

muesli

PearsmallhalvesSoakinlemon

juice10-12hours

Eatasis,chopandadd

tosalads,cakesand

muesli

Pineapple,.5mm-

thickslicesNone 8-10hours

Eatasis,chopandadd

tomuffinmixtures,slices

andmuesli


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PreparationWashvegetablesthoroughlyandremove

blemishes.

Pre-treatwhererecommended.

Pre-Treatment

SteamBlanching:isneededtospeedup

dryingprocessforcertainvegetables.

Blanching:Preservesthecolour,stopsthe

ripeningprocessandgenerallymakesthe

producedryfaster.

To Blanch

1.Soakvegetablesinboilingwaterfor1-2

minutes.

2.Plungeintoicecoldwater.

3.Sliceandcommencedrying.

Dryness TestCoolvegetablesbeforeattemptingthefinal

testfordryness.

Vegetablesshouldfeelhardandfirmwith

nosoftspots.

Expectavarianceinthetimeneededtodry

differentfoods.Dryingtimesareaffected

bythesizeoftheload,thicknessofslices,

humidityandtemperatureinyourhome.

Drying Vegetables


Vegetables

Carrot,peeled,1cmdice None 6-8hoursAddtocake,bread

andsconemixtures

Celery,1cmdice None 4-5hoursAddtosoupmixes

andcasseroles

Eggplant,5mmslicesBlanchin

hotwater6-8hours Addtotomatosauces

Ginger,peeled,.5mm

slices

Scrubunder

warmwater8-10hours

Addtocurries,fruit

cakeandmuffin

mixtures

Mushrooms,button,cut

into1cmthickslicesNone 6-8hours

Addtorisottosand

pastasauces


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Drying Vegetables (continued)


Tomatoes,regular,cutinto

2cm-thickwedges(dried)None 6hours

Addtorisottosand

pastasauces

Tomatoes,Roma(egg)

cutinhalfsemi-driedNone 8hours

Addtoantipasto

platters,sandwich

fillings,piesandtarts

Tomato,Roma(egg)

cutinhalfdriedNone 10-12hours Addtopastasauces

Onion,Brown,halved,

cutinto1cmdiceNone 14-16hours

Addtobreadmixtures,

curriesandmuffin

mixtures

Pea,green,shelled None 6-8hoursAddtosoupsandrice

dishes

Pumpkin,peeled,

deseeded,cutinto

1cmdice

None 8-10hoursAddtocurries,scones

andbreadmixtures

Orangesweetpotato

(Kumara)peeled,cutinto

1cmdiceorcutinto

1cmthickslices

None 8hours Curries,soups


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Fruitrollsmakedelicioussnacksreadytohaveonhand.Herearesomestepstoensure

perfectfruitrolls:

Freshorcannedfruitcanbeusedtomake

fruitrolls,simplysubstituteweightfor

weight.However,donotcombineamixture

ofcannedandfreshfruitinthesameroll

up.Ifusingfreshfruit,makesureitisof

goodqualitywithoutsoftordiscoloured

patches.

Ifusingfreshfruit,youwillneedtopeel

andcookitfirstsothatitcanbepureed

inablenderforthepreparationrequiredto

makerolls.

Thepreparedfruitmustbeevenlyspread

overthefruitrolltraystoensureeven

dryingtimes.

Thefruitshouldbespreadtoaneven

thicknessofabout.5mm.Thefruit,

oncepureed,needstobeaspoonable

consistency.Ifthemixtureistoorunnythe

endresultwillbeaffected.

Ifmixtureistoorunny,youcanaddpureedappleorpeartothemixturetomakeup

thedesiredconsistency.

Makesurethefruitrollsaredried

continuouslyattherecommended

temperature/settingandtime.

Oncedried,thefruitrollsshouldbepliable

andwithoutanysoftorstickypatcheson

toporunderneath.

Removefruitrollsfromtrayswhenstillwarmandrolluptoformlogs.

Wrapinnon-stickbakingpaperandstore

inanairtightcontainerinacool,dark

placeforupto1week.Donotstoreinthe

fridgeasthefruitrollsneedtobestoredin

amoisture-freeareatomaintainapliable,

chewytexture.

Suitablefruitsforrollsinclude:Apple,

apricot,berries,cherries,mango,peaches,

pears,andplums.

Additional packs of three fruit rolls available

separately (DT0300).

Fruit Rolls

Recipes for fruit rolls on page 25.


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Recipes (continued)

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Drying Herbs and Spices

Dryingyourownherbsandspicesisaneasy,economicalwaytomakethemostfromyour

herbgarden.

Hints

Pickleaves,whenyoungandtender.

Pickseedpodsbeforetheyopen.

Mostherbsandspicescanbedriedonthe

plantstalkorstem.

Theleavesandseedsareeasilystrippedoff

oncetheyaredry.

Usethelowestheatsettingtoretainasmuchflavourandaromafromherbs.

Donotstoreherbsinpaperbagsastheoils

willbeabsorbedbythepaperleadingto

lessflavour.

Storeinacool,darkplaceinanairtight

container.


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Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices

Herb/Spice Preparation Drying time Use

Basil

Wash,patdrywithpaper

towel.Placeleaves

ontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandsauces.

Chives


towel.Sliceintodesired

lengths.

2-4hoursSalads,casseroles

andsoups.

Coriander


towel.Placewholestems

ontodryingracks.

2-4hoursCurries,Thaidishes

andsoups.

GarlicPeelandchop,

dryinthebase4-6hours

Casseroles,soups

andpasta.

Ginger Grateorslice,placeontodryingracks 4-6hours Cakesandcurries.

Marjoram



ontodryingracks.

2-4hours Casserolesandsoups.

Mint



ontodryingracks.

2-4hours Thaidishesandsauces

Oregano



ontodryingracks.

2-4hoursSoups,casseroles

andpasta

Parsley



ontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandcasseroles

Thyme Wash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestems

ontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandcasseroles


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Drying Meat

Dehydrating MeatHerearesomestepstoensuremeatis

dehydratedsafely:

Meatsshouldbedriedat75C(Setting3).

Chooseleanmeatwithoutmuchmarbling

(fatdistributedthroughoutmeat).

IMPORTANT:Meatmustbeofthehighest

qualityandmarinatedondayofpurchase.

Marinatethemeatinitswholeformand

sliceaftermarinating.Themarinade

needstobesalty(seeBeefjerkyrecipe)

asthishelpsdrawmoisturefromthemeat

reducingthewatercontentandmakingthe

meatsafetoconsume.

Storethemarinatedmeatinthefridgefor

upto12hours.Drainwell.

Themeatneedstobeslicedthinlyand

eachsliceneedstobeofequalthickness,

preferably.5mm.Youcanachievethiswithadeli-stylemeatslicer.

Sometimespartiallyfreezingthemeatfirst,

andthenslicingitmakesslicingeasier.

Thenthawmeatbeforearrangingontrays

todry.

Alwaysslicethemeatacrossthegrain.

Meatslicedwiththegrainfallsapartand

canhaveachewytexture.

Dehydratedmeatneedstobestoredinanairtightcontainerinthefridgeforupto

3-4weeks.Ifwantingtostoreforalonger

period,label,dateandfreezeforupto3

months.Thawinfridgeovernight.

Oncethedryingtimeiscomplete,cool

beeftoroomtemperatureandpatsurface

drywithapapertoweltoremoveany

excesssurfacemoistureandensure

keepingtimesaresafe.

IMPORTANT:Meatmustbestoredinthe

fridgeorfreezeronly.Storingmeatatroom

temperaturecouldpromotethegrowthof

bacteriaifnotdriedthoroughly.

Beef jerkyMakes: 250g

Preparation: 10 mins (+ 12 hours marinading time)

Drying: 5 hrs

500gbeeffilletorsirloin,excessfattrimmed

cupsoysauce

cupWorcestershiresauce

1teaspoonsalt

1.Placebeefinashallowglassdish.Pour

overcombinedsaucesandsalt.Cover

withplasticwrapandplaceinthefridge,

turningoccasionally,for12hoursto

marinade.Drain.Discardmarinade.

2.Usealargesharpknifetocutbeeffillet

acrossthegraininto.5mm-thickslices.

Arrangebeefondryingracks.Dryon

setting3(75C),rotatingrackshalfway

throughdryingprocess,for5hours.


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Drying Flowers

UsingyourFoodDehydrator,youareabletodryyourownflowers,blossomsandpetals.

Hints

Asflowersdarkenwhentheydry,tryto

selectflowerswhichareseveralshades

lighter.

Preparation Directions

1.Cutflowerswhentheyaredryandcool.

2.Chooseflowersthatarefirmbutonlyhalf

open.Fullbloomflowerstendtolosetheir

petals.

3.Positionflowersandpetalssparselyonthe

dryingracksandbase.

4.Dryfor8-10hoursuntilflowersarebrittle.

PotpourriTomakepotpourri:usehandfulofflowers,

blossomsandpetalsandcombinewith3-

4dropsofperfumedoile.g.tearoseor

lavender.

Preparation Directions

1.Arrangeflowers,blossomsandpetals

sparselyontheDryingRacksandBase.

2.Dryfor6-8hours.

3.Placeinalargeair-tightglasscontainer

with3-4dropsofperfumedoil,toenliven

thefragrance.Afteramonth,shake

thepetalsorsprinklemoreoilintothe

container.


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Recipes

Pumpkin, corn & chilli loafServes: 8-10

Preparation: 15 mins (not including pumpkin drying time)

Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins

2cupsself-raisingflour

Pinchofsalt

2cupsdriedpumpkinpieces

2x125gcanscreamedcorn

cupextralightsourcream

cupcoarselygratedreduced-fatcheddar

cheese

2eggs,lightlybeaten

80gbutter,melted

1longfreshredchilli,finelychopped

2tablespoonsmixedsunflowerandpumpkin

seeds1.Preheatovento180C.Sprayan11x

21cmloafpanwithcookingoil.Linethe

baseandtwolongoppositesideswithnon-

stickbakingpaper.

2.Siftflourandsalt intoalargebowl.Add

pumpkin,corn,cream,cheese,eggs,butter

andchilli.Stiruntiljustcombined.Spoon

intopreparedpanandsmoothsurface.

Sprinklewithseeds.Bakeforabout1hour5minutesoruntilaskewerinsertedinto

centrecomesoutclean.

3.Transfertoawireracktocoolslightly.Cut

intoslicesandservewarm.

Soup mixMakes: 2 cups dried mixture

Preparation: 10 mins

Drying: 4-5 hours

2largebrownonions,halved,cutinto1cm

cubes

2largecarrots,peeled,halvedlengthways,

cutinto1cm-thickslices

500gfreshorfrozenthawedgreenpeas2x300gcanchickpeas,rinsed,drained

overnight

1.Placeonion,carrot,peas,mushrooms

andchickpeasonseparatedryingracks.

Stackracksanddryfor4-5hoursoruntil

completelydried(onionmayneedextra

dryingtime).

2.Storeinanairtightcontaineroutofdirectsunlightforupto6weeks.

3.Tomakesoup.Combine1cupofsoup

mixturewith3cupsstockinamedium

saucepanovermediumheat.Bringtothe

boilandgentlyboilfor5minutes.Remove

fromheat.Standfor5minutes.Stirin

cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley.Taste

andseasonwithsaltandfreshlyground

blackpepper.Serve.


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Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat andgluten free!

Serves: 12


Cooking: 25-30 mins

Meltedbutter,togrease

2cupsgluten-freeself-raisingflour

teaspoonsalt

cupdriedchoppedonion2tablespoonsdriedchoppedchives

50greduced-fatdairyspread

cuplightsourcream

cupskimmilk

cupcoarselygratedlightmozzarella

80greduced-fatfeta,crumbled

1.Preheatovento200C.Brushabakingtray

withmeltedbuttertogrease.2.Siftflourintoalargebowl.Stirinsalt,

onionandchivesuntilcombined.

3.Useyourfingertipstorubinspreaduntil

mixtureresemblesbreadcrumbs.Usea

round-bladedknifeinacuttingmotion

tostirinthesourcreamandmilkuntil

combined.Turnoutontoalightlyfloured

surface.Kneaduntilsmooth.Rollouttoa

20x30cmrectangle.

4.Sprinkleoverthemozzarellaandfeta.

Startingfromthelongside,rolldoughup

toformalog.Trimends.Cuttheloginto

12x2cm-thickslices.Arrangescrolls,cut

sidedown,sidebysideinpreparedpan.

5.Bakeforabout25minutesoruntilgolden

andcookedthrough.Transfertoawirerack

tocoolslightly.

NOTE:Youcanusewholemealflourinsteadof

whiteflourifdesired.

Nutritional information per serve

5gfat;747kJ;2gsatfat;1.1gfibre;

23gcarbohydrate.

Tomato, mozzarella & pancetta muffinsMakes: 12

Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying time)

Cooking: 22-25 mins


200gdriedtomatoes,chopped

8slicesmildpancetta,chopped

1cupcoarselygratedmozzarella

1cupsskimmilk

125gunsaltedbutter,melted

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento180C.Spraya12hole

(cup)capacitynon-stickmuffinpanwith

cookingoil.

2.Combinetheflour,tomato,pancettaand

cheeseinalargeglassbowl.Stirinthe

combinedmilk,butterandegguntiljustcombined(mixtureshouldbelumpy).

3.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongprepared

holes.Bakefor22-25minutesoruntila

skewerinsertedintothecentrescomesout

clean.Removefromoven.Transfertoa

wireracktocoolslightly.Serve.

Note:Thesemuffinsaresuitabletofreeze.

Wrapinplasticwraporplaceinsealable

plasticbags.Label,dateandfreezeforupto3months.

Nutritional information per muffin

10gfat;1004kJ;5.8gsatfat;3.4gfibre;

24gcarbohydrate

Recipes (continued)


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Apricot & coconut ballsMakes: 36

Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time)


200gdriedapricothalves

cupfreshlysqueezedorangejuice

1cupskimmilkpowder

200gwhitechocolate,meltedcupdesiccatedcoconut

1.Brusha20cmslabpanwithmeltedbutter

togrease.Linebaseandsideswithnon-

stickbakingpaper.

2.Placeapricotsandjuiceinamedium

saucepanandbringtotheboilover

mediumheat.Removefromheat.Cover

withplasticwrapandstandfor10minutes

oruntilalmostalloftheliquidhasbeenabsorbed.

3.Placeapricotmixture,powderand

chocolateinthebowlofafoodprocessor

andprocessuntilpureed.

4.Spreadmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.

Smoothsurfacewithaspoon.Coverwith

plasticwrapandplaceinthefridgefor4

hoursoruntilslightlyset.

5.Placecoconutonaplate.Rollteaspoon

quantitiesofapricotmixtureintoballsand

rollincoconuttocoat.Placeonaplate.

Coverwithplasticwrapandplaceinthe

fridgeforafurther4hoursoruntilfirm.

Carrot & walnut cakeServes: 8

Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying carrot time)


Cookingoilspray

1cupvegetableoil

1cupsfirmlypackedbrownsugar

3eggs


2cupsdriedcarrotpieces,finelychopped

1cupwalnutcrumbs

teaspoongroundcloves

Icingsugarmixture,todust

1.Preheatovento180C.Spraya20cm

roundcakepanwithcookingoil.Linebase

andsidewithnon-stickbakingpaper.2.Useanelectricbeatertobeattogetherthe

oilandsugarinalargeglassbowluntil

paleandcreamy.

3.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwell

betweeneachadditionuntilcombinedand

fluffy.

4.Stirinflour,carrot,walnutcrumbsand

clovesuntilcombined.Spoonmixtureinto

preparedpanandsmoothsurface.Bake

forabout1hourand20minutesoruntil

askewerinsertedintocentrecomesout

clean(covercakewithfoilduringcooking

ifoverbrowning).

5.Removefromoven.Standfor5minutes

beforeturningoutontoawireracktocool.

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Choc-coated orangesMakes: 35 slices

Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying time,

+ 3 hours setting time)

Youwillneedtodryabout5-6largeseedless

orangesforthisrecipe.

220ggood-qualitydarkcookingchocolate

35driedorangeslices(.5cmthick)

1.Linetwobakingtrayswithnon-stickbakingpaper.Breakchocolateintopieces.Place

inamediumglassheatproofbowlovera

saucepanofsimmeringwater(makesure

bowldoesnttouchwater).Cook,stirring

occasionallywithametalspoon,for4-5

minutesoruntilchocolatemelts.

2.Useaspoontodiporangeslices,oneat

atime,intomeltedchocolatetocoat.

Transfertopreparedtrays.Setasidefor3

hoursoruntilchocolatesets.

NOTE:Useorganicseedlessorangesforbest

results.

Coconut banana halves

Makes: 16 halves


Drying: 10-12 hours

8ripebananas

cupfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice

cupshreddedcoconut

1.Cutbananasinhalflengthways.Drizzle

withlemonjuice.Sprinklecutsidewith

coconut.

2.Placecut-sideupondryingtrays.

Dryfor10-12hoursoruntilpliable.

Fig, cinnamon & banana cakeServes: 12

Preparation: 15 mins (not including fig drying time)



125gbutter,softened

cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

teaspoongroundcinnamon

2eggs


1cupalmondmeal

1cupmilk

2largeoverripebananas,mashed

200gdriedfigs,chopped

Icingsugarmixture,todust

Vanillacustard,toserve

1.Preheatovento180C.Brusha20cm

roundcakepanwithmeltedbutterto

lightlygrease.Linebaseandsidewith

non-stickbakingpaper.

2.Useanelectricmixertobeattogetherthe

butter,sugarandcinnamonuntillightand

fluffy.Addeggsoneatatime,beatingwell

betweeneachaddition.3.Stirinflour,meal,milkandbananauntil

combined.Usealargemetalspoonto

gentlyfoldinfigs.Spoonintopreparedpan

andsmoothsurface.Bakeforabout1hour

untilaskewerinsertedintothemiddle

comesoutclean.Removefromoven.Turn

outontoawireracktocool.

4.Dustwithicingsugar.Cutintowedges.

Servewithvanillacustard.

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Low-fat fruity muffinsMakes: 12 muffins

Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying pineapple)

Cooking: 22-25 mins

Cookingoilspray


1cupsskimmilk

200gdriedpineappleorpawpawpieces,

chopped


60glow-fatdairyspread,melted

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento180C.Spray12hole

(cupcapacity)non-stickmuffinpan

withcookingoil.

2.Placeallingredientsinalargebowl.Stir

untiljustcombined(mixtureshouldbe

lumpy).

3.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongpanholes.

Bakefor22-25minutesoruntilcooked

whentestedwithaskewer.Transfertoa

wireracktocool.

Nutritional information per serve

4gfat;1061kJ;2gsatfat;3.5gfibre;

45gcarbohydrate.

Peanut muesli barsMakes: 14 bars

Preparation: 10 mins (+ 4 hours refrigerating time)

Drying: 6-8 hours

cuppeanutbutter


60gbutter

cupwater

2cupsmuesli

1.Linethebaseandtwolongopposite

sidesofan11x21cmloafpanwithfoil,

allowingittooverhang.

2.Combinethepeanutbutter,sugarand

butterinamediumsaucepanandstirover

lowheatuntilbuttermeltsandmixture

combines.Removefromheat.Stirinwater.

3.Placemuesliinalargeglassbowl.Stir

inpeanutbuttermixtureuntilcombined.

Pressmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.

Placeinthefridgefor4hoursoruntil

partiallyset.

4.Removemueslifrompanusingthefoil.

Useasharpknifetocutloafinto7equal

slices.Cuteachsliceinhalf.Shapeinto

bars.

5.Arrangemueslibarsontwolightlygreased

dryingracks,allowingroomforevendrying.Dryonsetting2for6hoursforachewy

barandlongerforafirmerbar.

NOTE:Youcankeepthesemueslibarsinan

airtightcontainerforupto2weeks.

Recipes (continued)


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Recipes (continued)

Pear & choc chip friandsMakes: 8 friands

Preparation: 10 mins (not including pear drying time)

Cooking: 20-25 mins

Cookingoilspray

6eggwhites

1cupsicing-sugarmixture

1cupalmondorhazelnutmeal

cupplainflour

12piecesdriedpear,finelychopped

cupmilkchocolatechocbits

1.Preheatovento190C.Spray8oval(1/3

cup)non-stickfriandpanswithcookingoil.

2.Placeeggwhitesinalargebowlandwhisk

untilwellcombined.Siftovericingsugar

mixture.Addalmondmeal,flourandpear

andstiruntilcombined.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongpans.Sprinklewithchoc

chippieces.Bakefor20-25minutesor

untilcookedwhentestedwithaskewer.

Turnoutontoawireracktocool.

Paw paw, mango & honey muesliMakes: 3 cups


Drying: 2-3 hours

2cupsrolledoats

100gdriedpineapplepieces,chopped

100gdriedmangopieces

100gdriedpawpawpieces,chopped

cupapple,pineappleorpearjuice

2tablespoonsbrownsugar

1tablespoonhoney


1.Combineall ingredientsinalargeglass

bowl.

2.Spoonmixtureoverfruitrolltray.Dryfor2-

3hoursoruntilcrunchy.NOTE:Thismuesliwillkeepinanairtight

containerforupto2-3weeks.Youcanadd

sliveredalmondsorshreddedcoconuttothis

mixtureifdesired.

Recipes (continued)


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Sultana & oat cookiesMakes: 24


Cooking: 20 mins



1cuprolledoats

cupsultanas,chopped


teaspoonmixedspice

150gbutter,melted

cupcondensedmilk

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento190C.Brushtwobaking

trayswithmeltedbuttertolightlygrease

withnon-stickbakingpaper.2.Combinetheflour,oats,sultanas,sugar

andmixedspiceinalargebowl.Stirin

thebutter,milkandtheegguntilwell

combined.

3.Rollmixtureinto24ballsandplace

onpreparedtrays,allowingroomsfor

spreading.Flattenslightlywithafork.

Bakefor15minutesoruntilgolden.

Removefromovenandsetasideon

traystocoolandfirmslightly.

4.Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto5

days.

NOTE:Youcanusedriedapricotinsteadof

sultanasifdesired.

Tropical fruit sliceMakes: 18

Preparation: 10 mins (not including fruit drying times)

Cooking: 40 mins

Base

Cookingoilspray


90gbutter

1cupsplainflour1eggyolk

Topping

2eggs

1cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

cupselfraisingflour

cupchoppeddriedpawpaw

cupsultanas

1cupswholeblanchedalmonds,choppedcupdesiccatedcoconut

1.Preheatovento180C.Spraya20x30cmlamingtonpanwithcookingoil.Linebaseandtwolongoppositesideswithnon-stickbakingpaper,allowingittooverhangslightly.

2.Tomakebase,combinesugarandbutterinasmallsaucepanandstiroverlowheatuntilbuttermeltsandsugardissolves.Removefromheat,stirinflourandeggyolk.

3.Spreadmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.Smoothsurface.Bakefor20minutesoruntilgolden.Removefromovenandsetasidefor20minutestocool.

4.Tomakethetopping,useanelectricbeatertobeattogethertheeggsandsugarinalargebowluntilcreamy.Stirinremaining

ingredientsuntilcombined.Spreadmixtureevenlyovercoldbase.Bakeforafurther30minutesoruntilbrowned.

5.Removefromovenandsetasidefor30minutesoruntilcoldandset.Cutintosquarestoserve.

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Fruit rolls

Fruit salad rolls

Makes: 2 fruit roll ups

Preparation: 5 mins

Drying: 5-7 hours

840gcannedfruitsaladmix,drained

1.Placefruitsaladinthejugofablender

orbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.

2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll

uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree

evenlyaroundtraytopcover.

3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollup

eachfruitpiecetoformalog.

Apple & mixed spice fruit rolls



Drying: 5-7 hours

800gcanBakersApple

cuphoney

teaspoonmixedspice


4.Placeapple,honeyandspicesinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.

Processuntilsmooth.



evenlyaroundtray.

6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntil

pliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoforma

log.

Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls



Drying: 5-7 hours

825gcanapricothalvesinnaturaljuices,

drained

2tablespoonshoney1teaspoongroundcinnamon

4.Placeapricot,honeyandcinnamonin

thejugofablenderorbowlofafood

processor.Processuntilsmooth.



evenlyaroundtray.


pliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoformalog.

NOTE:Youcanalsoaddspicessuchas

allspiceorgroundginger.

Mango fruit rolls

Makes: 2 fruit rolls

Preparation: 5 mins

Drying: 5-7 hour

800gslicedmangoinnaturaljuice,drained

1.Placemangointhejugofablenderor

bowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntil

smooth.






Recipes (continued)


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Recipes (continued)

Pear & maple syrup fruit rollsMakes: 2 fruit roll ups


Drying: 6-7 hours

1kgjarpearslicesinjuice,drained

1tablespoonmaplesyrup

1.Placepearandmaplesyrupinthejug

ofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.

Processuntilsmooth.2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll





Plum fruit rolls



Drying: 5-7 hours

825gcanplumsinjuice,drained,halved,

stonesremoved

Pinchofgroundcardamom(optional)

1.Placeplumsandcardamom(ifusing)

inthejugofablenderorbowlofafood

processor.Processuntilsmooth.






.

Strawberry fruit rollsMakes: 2 roll ups


Drying: 5-7 hours

500gfreshstrawberries,hulled,halved

2x140gtubsapplepuree

1teaspoonvanillaextra

1.Combineingredientsinbowloffood

processor.Processuntilsmooth.2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll


evenlyaroundtray.


pliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoforma

log.


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Recipes (continued)

Dried rose petalsMakes: 4 cups

Preparation: 5 mins

Drying: 3 hours

3bunchesroses,rosebudsremoved,petals

separated

2-3dropsroseorvanillaoil

1.Arrangepetalsevenlyoverdryingtrays.Dry

onsetting2for3hoursoruntildried.2.Placepetals inalargecontainer.Drizzle

withoilandgentlytossuntilcombined.

Orange, star anise & vanilla potpourriMakes: 3 cups

Preparation: 5 mins (+ 1 week infusing time not including

flower drying time)

2cupsdriedrosepetals

10slicesdriedorange

1vanillapod,split

4wholestaranise

1dropvegetableoil

Pinchofgroundcinnamon

1.Combineall ingredientsinanairtight

container.Setasideinacoolplaceout

ofdirectsunlightfor1week,shaking

containeroccasionally.Useasdesired.


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Produce Date

Weight ofproduce(beforedrying)

Pre-treatment

Humidity

1........5

(low) (high)

Timedryingstarted

Timedrying

finished

Weightof driedproduce

Drying Records Chart


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