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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
Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use
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)
Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use
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)
5
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
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Sliceintodesired
lengths.
2-4hoursSalads,casseroles
andsoups.
Coriander
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Placewholestems
ontodryingracks.
2-4hoursCurries,Thaidishes
andsoups.
GarlicPeelandchop,
dryinthebase4-6hours
Casseroles,soups
andpasta.
Ginger Grateorslice,placeontodryingracks 4-6hours Cakesandcurries.
Marjoram
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Placewholestems
ontodryingracks.
2-4hours Casserolesandsoups.
Mint
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Placewholestems
ontodryingracks.
2-4hours Thaidishesandsauces
Oregano
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Placewholestems
ontodryingracks.
2-4hoursSoups,casseroles
andpasta
Parsley
Wash,patdrywithpaper
towel.Placewholestems
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
Preparation: 15 mins
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
3cupsself-raisingflour
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
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Apricot & coconut ballsMakes: 36
Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time)
Meltedbutter,togrease
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)
Cooking: 1 hour 20 mins
Cookingoilspray
1cupvegetableoil
1cupsfirmlypackedbrownsugar
3eggs
2cupsself-raisingflour
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
Preparation: 10 mins
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)
Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins
Meltedbutter,togrease
125gbutter,softened
cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
teaspoongroundcinnamon
2eggs
1cupsself-raisingflour
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
3cupsself-raisingflour
1cupsskimmilk
200gdriedpineappleorpawpawpieces,
chopped
cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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
cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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.
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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
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 2-3 hours
2cupsrolledoats
100gdriedpineapplepieces,chopped
100gdriedmangopieces
100gdriedpawpawpieces,chopped
cupapple,pineappleorpearjuice
2tablespoonsbrownsugar
1tablespoonhoney
teaspoongroundcinnamon
1.Combineall ingredientsinalargeglass
bowl.
2.Spoonmixtureoverfruitrolltray.Dryfor2-
3hoursoruntilcrunchy.NOTE:Thismuesliwillkeepinanairtight
containerforupto2-3weeks.Youcanadd
sliveredalmondsorshreddedcoconuttothis
mixtureifdesired.
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Sultana & oat cookiesMakes: 24
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Meltedbutter,togrease
2cupsself-raisingflour
1cuprolledoats
cupsultanas,chopped
cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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
cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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
Makes: 2 fruit roll ups
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 5-7 hours
800gcanBakersApple
cuphoney
teaspoonmixedspice
teaspoongroundcinnamon
4.Placeapple,honeyandspicesinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.
Processuntilsmooth.
5.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtray.
6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntil
pliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoforma
log.
Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit roll ups
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 5-7 hours
825gcanapricothalvesinnaturaljuices,
drained
2tablespoonshoney1teaspoongroundcinnamon
4.Placeapricot,honeyandcinnamonin
thejugofablenderorbowlofafood
processor.Processuntilsmooth.
5.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtray.
6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntil
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.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollup
eachfruitpiecetoformalog.
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Recipes (continued)
Pear & maple syrup fruit rollsMakes: 2 fruit roll ups
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 6-7 hours
1kgjarpearslicesinjuice,drained
1tablespoonmaplesyrup
1.Placepearandmaplesyrupinthejug
ofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.
Processuntilsmooth.2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor6-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollup
eachfruitpiecetoformalog.
Plum fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit roll ups
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 5-7 hours
825gcanplumsinjuice,drained,halved,
stonesremoved
Pinchofgroundcardamom(optional)
1.Placeplumsandcardamom(ifusing)
inthejugofablenderorbowlofafood
processor.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollup
eachfruitpiecetoformalog.
.
Strawberry fruit rollsMakes: 2 roll ups
Preparation: 10 mins
Drying: 5-7 hours
500gfreshstrawberries,hulled,halved
2x140gtubsapplepuree
1teaspoonvanillaextra
1.Combineingredientsinbowloffood
processor.Processuntilsmooth.2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitroll
uptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpuree
evenlyaroundtray.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntil
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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