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Food Dehydrator Healthy food dryer with 5 drying racks

Instruction/Recipe Booklet DT5600

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1Features of your Food Dehydrator 2Using your Food Dehydrator 4Care and Cleaning 6Important Guidelines and Hints 7Storage of Dried Foods 8Rehydrating Dried Foods 8Use of Dried Food 9Drying Fruits 9Drying Chart for Fruit 10Drying Vegetables 12Fruit Rolls 14Drying Herbs and Spices 15Drying Chart for Herbs and Spices 16Drying Meat 17Drying Flowers 18Recipes 19Drying Record Chart 29

Contents

Important instructions – retain for future use.

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Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,pleasevisitwww.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.

Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETYPRECAUTIONSFORYOURSUNBEAMDEHYDRATOR.

• Ensureyourdehydratorisusedatleast50cm(halfametre)awayfromagasflameorelectricelement.

• Donotoperatethedehydratoronaninclinedsurface.

• Donotmoveorcoverthedehydratorwhileinoperation.

• Donotimmersethetopofthedehydratorinwateroranyotherliquid.

• Useyourdehydratorwellawayfromwalls,curtainsandcupboardsthatmaybeaffectedbysteam.

• Donotuseyourdehydratorinconfinedspaces.

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:

• Readcarefullyandsavealltheinstructionsprovidedwithanappliance.

• Alwaysturnthepoweroffatthepoweroutletbeforeyouinsertorremoveaplug.Removebygraspingtheplug-donotpullonthecord.

• Turnthepoweroffandremovetheplugwhentheapplianceisnotinuseandbeforecleaning.

• Donotuseyourappliancewithanextensioncordunlessthiscordhasbeencheckedandtestedbyaqualifiedtechnicianorserviceperson.

• Alwaysuseyourappliancefromapoweroutletofthevoltage(A.C.only)markedontheappliance.

• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.

• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.

• Thetemperatureofaccessiblesurfacesmaybehighwhentheapplianceisoperating.

• Neverleaveanapplianceunattendedwhileinuse.

• Donotuseanapplianceforanypurposeotherthanitsintendeduse.

• Donotplaceanapplianceonornearahotgasflame,electricelementoronaheatedoven.

• Donotplaceontopofanyotherappliance.

• Donotletthepowercordofanappliancehangovertheedgeofatableorbenchtoportouchanyhotsurface.

• Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancewithadamagedcordoraftertheappliancehasbeendamagedinanymanner.Ifdamageissuspected,returntheappliancetothenearestSunbeamAppointedServiceCentreforexamination,repairoradjustment.

• Foradditionalprotection,Sunbeamrecommendtheuseofaresidualcurrentdevice(RCD)withatrippingcurrentnotexceeding30mAintheelectricalcircuitsupplyingpowertoyourappliances.

• Donotimmersetheapplianceinwateroranyotherliquidunlessrecommended.

•Appliancesarenotintendedtobeoperatedbymeansofanexternaltimerorseparateremotecontrolsystem.

•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchas:staffkitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.

Lid with drying motorActsasalidfortheFoodDehydratorandcontainsthemotorandpowerswitch.Airventsonthelidallowairtobecirculated.

5 large drying racksHoldsthefoodinplaceforeasydrying.Yourunitincludes5dryingracks.YoucanpurchasemoredryingracksfromretailoutletsandSunbeamservicecentre.

Rubber feetHoldstheFoodDehydratorinplaceandpreventsitfromscratchingthebenchtop.

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Features of your Food Dehydrator

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On/Off switch with three heat settingsEnabletheusertochoosethetypeofdryingneededwiththreeheatsettings.

Removable FilterThefilterisremovableforeasycleaning.

Fruit Roll TrayMakesdeliciousfruitrollsnaturally.

How it works

Dehydratingfoodisanancientmethodofpreservingfood.Itisagentle,naturalprocesswhichremovesmoisturefromfood.

Usingacontrolledheattemperature,airiscirculatedfromthetopoftheunittoeachofthefivetraysandbase.Thismethodofdryingsealsintheflavoursandnutrientsofthefood,leavingahighfoodnutrientandvitamincontent.

Storage of dried food

Dryingfresh,ripefruitandvegetablesallowsyoutoenjoytheseluxuriesallyearround.Storingoffoodiseasyandtakesuplittlestoragespace.Driedfoodshavealongershelflifeofapproximately3-6monthswhenstoredinair-tightstoragejarsdependingontypeoffoodandclimate.

No preservatives added

FruitandvegetablesdriedusingyourFooddehydrator,willdifferincolourandappearancefromproducepurchasedfromHealthfoodstoresandsupermarkets.Thisisduetothesestoresaddingartificialcolouringandpreservativestotheproduce.WhereasyourFooddehydratorusesnopreservativesandonlynaturaladditives.

Versatility

Youcandryherbsandspicesandflowerstomakepotpourri.Youcanevenenjoytheadvantagesofrehydratingfoodstomakeinstantadditionstosoups,saucesandcasseroles.Thechoiceisendless.

Healthy snacks

NaturalhealthysnackscaneasilybecreatedusingyourFooddehydrator.Avarietyoffruitrollssuchaspear,berryandapplerolls,tonameafew.Youcanmaketasty,mueslibars,usingallnaturalingredients.Thesesnacksaregreatforpicnics,campingandatsnacktime.

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Using your Dehydrator

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Using your Dehydrator (continued)

Before using your Food Dehydrator

• Washthedryingracks,baseandfruitrolltrayinwarmwaterusingamilddetergent.Rinseanddryeachpartthoroughlybeforeuse.

• Beforeyouassemblethefooddehydratorensurethatthepowercordisunplugged.

Using your Food dehydrator

1.Arrangethefoodonthedryingracks,ensuringthepiecesoffoodarenotquitetouching,toallowairtocirculatefreely.Placedryingracksontothebase,ensuringthatallracksaresecurelypositionedinthegrooves.

2.Placethelidonthetopdryingrack.3.Plugthepowercordintoa230/240VAC

poweroutlet,andpushthepowertothedesiredheatsetting.

NOTE:IfonlyusingbaseofFoodDryerensureanemptydryingrackisinsertedbetweentheLidandBase,toavoidrestrictionofairflow.

Settings ApproximateTemperatures Uses

Setting1 35ºC Herbs,Flowers

Setting2 55ºCFruits,vegetables,mueslibars,fruitrolls

Setting3 75ºC Dryingmeats

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Drying racks, fruit roll trays and baseTocleanthedryingracks,fruitrolltraysandthebase,soakinwarmsoapywater.Asoftbristlebrushcanbeusedtoloosenstubbornfoodparticles.

LidDonotimmersetheLidwithDryingMotorinwater.Toclean,useadamp,softspongewithamilddetergent.

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 food Bestresultsareachievedwhenqualityfoodisused.Selectproduceatthepeakofripeness,colourandflavour,forthehighestnutritionalcontent.Youcandryoverripeproducesuccessfully,aslongasyouremoveanyspoiledareas.

Wash foodFoodshouldbewashedanddriedthoroughly,removingsoftorspoiledareas.Becertainthatyourhands,cuttingutensilsandfoodpreparationareasareclean.

Cut food uniformlyProducecanbeshredded,slicedordiced,5mmslicesarebestforefficientdrying.

Variation in drying timesCheckproducedryingcharttimescanvary.Dryingtimesareaffectedbythesizeoftheload,thicknessoftheslicedproduce,humidity,airtemperatureandthemoisturecontentofthefooditself.(Therefore,broaddryingtimeshavebeengiveninthedryingtables).

NOTE:Thefooddryermaybeleftonovernight,howeverthismaynotachieveoptimumresult.Werecommendtherotationofdryingracksevery3-4hoursthroughoutdryingtimetoachieveevendrying.

Fruit Roll TraysNon-stickbakingpapercanbecuttofitrocks,ifyouwantmorerolluptrays.

Rotate RacksRotaterackswhiledryingfoods,thisensuresevendryingofproduceandaircirculation.

Testing for drynessBesuretolettheproducecoolbeforetestingfordryness.Totestfordryness,cutapieceopen–thereshouldbenovisiblemoistureinside.

Uneven dryingIfyounoticeunevendrying,rotatethedryingracks,i.e.movethebottomracktothetopandthetopracksdown.

Keep recordsRecordsofhumidity,weightofproducebeforeandafterdryingtimes,willbehelpfulinimprovingyourdryingtechniquesforthefuture.UsetheDryingRecordChartprovidedonpage29.

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Storage of Dried Foods

•Containersshouldbemoistureandinsectfree.

•Glassjarswithmetalscrewlidsareidealcontainers.Foodstoredinplasticbags,shouldbestoredinsideaninsectproofcontainer.

•Thestorageareashouldbecool,dryandasdarkaspossible.Theidealtemperatureforstoringdehydratedfoodis5-20ºC.

•Driedfoodcanbecoveredinplasticwrapandstoredinacontainerinthefreezer.

SeetipsonBeefjerkyforcorrectstorageonpage17.

ImportantCheckformoisturebyshakingthecontentofyourstoragecontainerseveraltimesduringthefirstweekafterthefoodhasbeendried.Ifmoistureappearsontheinside,thefoodhasnotbeensufficientlydriedandshouldbereturnedtothefooddehydrator,forfurtherdrying.Donotplacewarmproduceintostoragecontainers,ascondensationwillformcausingmouldandmildew.Allowfoodtocoolonracksbeforestoring.

Rehydrating Dried Foods

Rehydrationistheprocessofputtingthemoisturebackintofoodsthathavebeendried.•Driedfoodscanbepartiallyrehydratedbysoakinginwaterorcooking.•Toconservethenutritionalvalueoftherehydratedfood,usetheliquidremainingaftersoakingorcooking,intherehydrationrecipes.

•Onecupofdriedvegetablesgenerallyreconstitutestotwocupsofvegetables.Seesoupmixonpage18.•Onecupofdriedfruitreconstitutestooneandahalfcupsoffruit.

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Use of Dried Food

Dehydratedfruitsandvegetablescanbeusedinavarietyofdishesthatcanbeusedtomake:sauces,casseroles,marinatedvegetables,cakes,salads,pies,soups,cereals,pastadishesandpoultrydishesstuffing.Foodssuchasgarlic,chilliesandtomatoescanbebottledinoliveoilandstoredinacooldryplaceforseveralmonths.

Drying Fruits

•Washfoodandpatdrywithpapertowels.•Removeanyblemishes,pipsandstones.•Sliceasrecommended.•Pre-treatwhererecommended.

NOTE:Foodmaybepeeledorunpeeledwhendrying.Trydryingbothwaystodistinguishpreferredoutcome.Unpeeledfruitswilltakelongertodry.

Pre-TreatmentThepre-treatmentoffoodwhererecommendedhelpsretardbrowningwhilethefoodisdrying.•Whererecommendeduseanaturalpretreatmentofpineappleorlemonjuice.Soakfruitfor3-4minutesinthejuicebeforeplacingondryingracks.

Blanching•Somefruitswithnaturalprotectivewaxcoatingse.g.figs,grapesandprunes,needtobeblanchedtospeedthedryingprocess.

To Blanch1.Soakfruitsinboilingwaterfor1-2minutes.2.Plungeintoicecoldwater.Drywell.3.Sliceandcommencedrying.

Dryness Test•Coolfruitbeforetestingforthefinaldegreeofdryness.•Mostfruitwillbesoftandpliablewhenproperlydried.

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Expectavarianceinthetimeneededtodrydifferentfoods.Dryingtimesareaffectedbythesizeoftheload,thicknessofslices,humidityandtemperatureinyourhome.

NOTE:Timesstatedarebasedondryingusingfiveracks.Timeswillvarydependingonnumberofracksused.

Drying Chart for Fruit

Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use

Fruit

Apples,core,peel,cutinto.5mmslices

None 8-10hoursEatasisoraddtocakesandslices

Apricothalves,de-stoned

None 12-14hoursAddtoslices,biscuitsandmuesli

BananahalvesSoakinlemonjuice

12hoursEatasis,addtocakes,puddingsandslices

Babyfigs,halved Blanch 6-8hoursAddtofruitcakeandbreadmixtures,slicesandmuesli

Grapes,MuscatelOnvine

Blanch 16-18hoursEataspartofacheeseplatter

Grapes,MuscatelOffvine,deseeded,flattenedslightly

Blanch 14-16hoursAddtobiscuitdoughs,fruitcakemixturesandmuesli

Kiwifruit,peeled,5mmslices

None 6hours Eatasisoraddtomuesli

Lemon,skinon,5mmslices

Scrubwholefruitunderwarmwater

8hoursAddtopastasauces,chickendishes,cakesandpuddings

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Drying Chart for Fruit (continued)

Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time SuggestedUse

Limes,skinon,5mmslices


8-10hoursAddtocurriesandpotpourrimixes

Oranges,Naval,skinon,halved,cutinto0.5mmslices


6-8hoursAddtopotpourrimixesanddipinchocolateandservewithcoffee

PawPaw,peeled,deseeded,0.5mmslices

None 10-12hoursEatasis,addtomuffinmixtures,slicesandmuesli

Peaches,halved,de-stoned

Washunderwater 8-10hoursEatasis,chopandaddtocakeandmuffinmixturesoraddtomuesli

Pearlarge1cm-thickslices

Soakinlemonjuice

12-14hoursEatasis,chopandaddtosalads,cakesandmuesli

PearsmallhalvesSoakinlemonjuice

10-12hoursEatasis,chopandaddtosalads,cakesandmuesli

Pineapple,.5mm-thickslices

None 8-10hoursEatasis,chopandaddtomuffinmixtures,slicesandmuesli

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Preparation•Washvegetablesthoroughlyandremove

blemishes.•Pre-treatwhererecommended.

Pre-Treatment•SteamBlanching:isneededtospeedup

dryingprocessforcertainvegetables.•Blanching:Preservesthecolour,stopsthe

ripeningprocessandgenerallymakestheproducedryfaster.

To Blanch1.Soakvegetablesinboilingwaterfor1-2

minutes.2.Plungeintoicecoldwater.3.Sliceandcommencedrying.

Dryness Test•Coolvegetablesbeforeattemptingthefinal

testfordryness.•Vegetablesshouldfeelhardandfirmwith

nosoftspots.

Expectavarianceinthetimeneededtodrydifferentfoods.Dryingtimesareaffectedbythesizeoftheload,thicknessofslices,humidityandtemperatureinyourhome.

Drying Vegetables


Vegetables

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

Celery,1cmdice None 4-5hoursAddtosoupmixesandcasseroles

Eggplant,5mmslicesBlanchinhotwater

6-8hours Addtotomatosauces

Ginger,peeled,.5mmslices

Scrubunderwarmwater

8-10hoursAddtocurries,fruitcakeandmuffinmixtures

Mushrooms,button,cutinto1cmthickslices

None 6-8hoursAddtorisottosandpastasauces

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Drying Vegetables (continued)


Tomatoes,regular,cutinto2cm-thickwedges(dried)

None 6hoursAddtorisottosandpastasauces

Tomatoes,Roma(egg)cutinhalfsemi-dried

None 8hoursAddtoantipastoplatters,sandwichfillings,piesandtarts

Tomato,Roma(egg)cutinhalfdried

None 10-12hours Addtopastasauces

Onion,Brown,halved,

cutinto1cmdiceNone 14-16hours

Addtobreadmixtures,curriesandmuffinmixtures

Pea,green,shelled None 6-8hoursAddtosoupsandricedishes

Pumpkin,peeled,deseeded,cutinto1cmdice

None 8-10hoursAddtocurries,sconesandbreadmixtures

Orangesweetpotato(Kumara)peeled,cutinto1cmdiceorcutinto1cmthickslices

None 8hours Curries,soups

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Fruitrollsmakedelicioussnacksreadytohaveonhand.Herearesomestepstoensureperfectfruitrolls:• Freshorcannedfruitcanbeusedtomake

fruitrolls,simplysubstituteweightforweight.However,donotcombineamixtureofcannedandfreshfruitinthesamerollup.Ifusingfreshfruit,makesureitisofgoodqualitywithoutsoftordiscolouredpatches.

• Ifusingfreshfruit,youwillneedtopeelandcookitfirstsothatitcanbepureedinablenderforthepreparationrequiredtomakerolls.

• Thepreparedfruitmustbeevenlyspreadoverthefruitrolltraystoensureevendryingtimes.

• Thefruitshouldbespreadtoaneventhicknessofabout.5mm.Thefruit,oncepureed,needstobeaspoonableconsistency.Ifthemixtureistoorunnytheendresultwillbeaffected.

• Ifmixtureistoorunny,youcanaddpureedappleorpeartothemixturetomakeupthedesiredconsistency.

• Makesurethefruitrollsaredriedcontinuouslyattherecommendedtemperature/settingandtime.

• Oncedried,thefruitrollsshouldbepliableandwithoutanysoftorstickypatchesontoporunderneath.

• Removefruitrollsfromtrayswhenstillwarmandrolluptoformlogs.

• Wrapinnon-stickbakingpaperandstoreinanairtightcontainerinacool,darkplaceforupto1week.Donotstoreinthefridgeasthefruitrollsneedtobestoredinamoisture-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 26.

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Drying Herbs and Spices

Dryingyourownherbsandspicesisaneasy,economicalwaytomakethemostfromyourherbgarden.

Hints•Pickleaves,whenyoungandtender.•Pickseedpodsbeforetheyopen.•Mostherbsandspicescanbedriedonthe

plantstalkorstem.•Theleavesandseedsareeasilystrippedoff

oncetheyaredry.

•Usethelowestheatsettingtoretainasmuchflavourandaromafromherbs.

•Donotstoreherbsinpaperbagsastheoilswillbeabsorbedbythepaperleadingtolessflavour.

•Storeinacool,darkplaceinanairtightcontainer.

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Drying Chart for Herbs and SpicesHerb/Spice Preparation Drying time Use

BasilWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placeleavesontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandsauces.

ChivesWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Sliceintodesiredlengths.

2-4hoursSalads,casserolesandsoups.

Chilli,longfreshred,halved,deseeded

None 6-8hours

Addtocurriesandstirfries,poundinamortarandpestleandsprinkleoverbreadmixtures

CorianderWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hoursCurries,Thaidishesandsoups.

GarlicPeelandchop,dryinthebase

4-6hoursCasseroles,soupsandpasta.

GingerGrateorslice,placeontodryingracks

4-6hours Cakesandcurries.

MarjoramWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hours Casserolesandsoups.

MintWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hours Thaidishesandsauces

OreganoWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hoursSoups,casserolesandpasta

ParsleyWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandcasseroles

Rosemary None 3hoursAddtosconeandbreadmixesandcasseroles

ThymeWash,patdrywithpapertowel.Placewholestemsontodryingracks.

2-4hours Soupsandcasseroles

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Recipes (continued)Drying Meat

Dehydrating Meat

Herearesomestepstoensuremeatisdehydratedsafely:• Meatsshouldbedriedat75ºC(Setting3).• Chooseleanmeatwithoutmuchmarbling

(fatdistributedthroughoutmeat).

IMPORTANT:Meatmustbeofthehighestqualityandmarinatedondayofpurchase.• Marinatethemeatinitswholeformand

sliceaftermarinating.Themarinadeneedstobesalty(seeBeefjerkyrecipe)asthishelpsdrawmoisturefromthemeatreducingthewatercontentandmakingthemeatsafetoconsume.

• Storethemarinatedmeatinthefridgeforupto12hours.Drainwell.

• Themeatneedstobeslicedthinlyandeachsliceneedstobeofequalthickness,preferably.5mm.Youcanachievethiswithadeli-stylemeatslicer.

• Sometimespartiallyfreezingthemeatfirst,andthenslicingitmakesslicingeasier.Thenthawmeatbeforearrangingontraystodry.

• Alwaysslicethemeatacrossthegrain.Meatslicedwiththegrainfallsapartandcanhaveachewytexture.

• Dehydratedmeatneedstobestoredinanairtightcontainerinthefridgeforupto3-4weeks.Ifwantingtostoreforalongerperiod,label,dateandfreezeforupto3months.Thawinfridgeovernight.

• Oncethedryingtimeiscomplete,coolbeeftoroomtemperatureandpatsurfacedrywithapapertoweltoremoveanyexcesssurfacemoistureandensurekeepingtimesaresafe.

IMPORTANT:Meatmustbestoredinthefridgeorfreezeronly.Storingmeatatroomtemperaturecouldpromotethegrowthofbacteriaifnotdriedthoroughly.

Beef jerkyMakes: 250gPreparation: 10 mins (+ 12 hours marinading time)Drying: 5 hrs

500gbeeffilletorsirloin,excessfattrimmed

½cupsoysauce

½cupWorcestershiresauce

1teaspoonsalt

1.Placebeefinashallowglassdish.Pourovercombinedsaucesandsalt.Coverwithplasticwrapandplaceinthefridge,turningoccasionally,for12hourstomarinade.Drain.Discardmarinade.

2.Usealargesharpknifetocutbeeffilletacrossthegraininto.5mm-thickslices.Arrangebeefondryingracks.Dryonsetting3(75ºC),rotatingrackshalfwaythroughdryingprocess,for5hours.

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Recipes (continued)Drying Flowers

UsingyourFoodDehydrator,youareabletodryyourownflowers,blossomsandpetals.

Hints•Asflowersdarkenwhentheydry,tryto

selectflowerswhichareseveralshadeslighter.

Preparation Directions1.Cutflowerswhentheyaredryandcool.2.Chooseflowersthatarefirmbutonlyhalf

open.Fullbloomflowerstendtolosetheirpetals.

3.Positionflowersandpetalssparselyonthedryingracksandbase.

4.Dryfor8-10hoursuntilflowersarebrittle.

Potpourri

Tomakepotpourri:usehandfulofflowers,blossomsandpetalsandcombinewith3-4dropsofperfumedoile.g.tearoseorlavender.

Preparation Directions1.Arrangeflowers,blossomsandpetals

sparselyontheDryingRacksandBase.2.Dryfor6-8hours.3.Placeinalargeair-tightglasscontainer

with3-4dropsofperfumedoil,toenliventhefragrance.Afteramonth,shakethepetalsorsprinklemoreoilintothecontainer.

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Recipes

Pumpkin, corn & chilli loaf

Serves: 8-10Preparation: 15 mins (not including pumpkin drying time)Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins

2cupsself-raisingflour

Pinchofsalt

2cupsdriedpumpkinpieces

2x125gcanscreamedcorn

¾cupextralightsourcream

½cupcoarselygratedreduced-fatcheddarcheese

2eggs,lightlybeaten

80gbutter,melted

1longfreshredchilli,finelychopped

2tablespoonsmixedsunflowerandpumpkinseeds

1.Preheatovento180C.Sprayan11x21cmloafpanwithcookingoil.Linethebaseandtwolongoppositesideswithnon-stickbakingpaper.

2.Siftflourandsaltintoalargebowl.Addpumpkin,corn,cream,cheese,eggs,butterandchilli.Stiruntiljustcombined.Spoonintopreparedpanandsmoothsurface.Sprinklewithseeds.Bakeforabout1hour5minutesoruntilaskewerinsertedintocentrecomesoutclean.

3.Transfertoawireracktocoolslightly.Cutintoslicesandservewarm.

Soup mix

Makes: 2 cups dried mixturePreparation: 10 minsDrying: 4-5 hours

2largebrownonions,halved,cutinto1cmcubes

2largecarrots,peeled,halvedlengthways,cutinto1cm-thickslices

500gfreshorfrozenthawedgreenpeas

2x300gcanchickpeas,rinsed,drainedovernight

1.Placeonion,carrot,peas,mushroomsandchickpeasonseparatedryingracks.Stackracksanddryfor4-5hoursoruntilcompletelydried(onionmayneedextradryingtime).

2.Storeinanairtightcontaineroutofdirectsunlightforupto6weeks.

3.Tomakesoup.Combine1cupofsoupmixturewith3cupsstockinamediumsaucepanovermediumheat.Bringtotheboilandgentlyboilfor5minutes.Removefromheat.Standfor5minutes.Stirin¹⁄³cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley.Tasteandseasonwithsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper.Serve.

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Sour cream & chive scrolls-Low fat and gluten free!

Serves: 12Preparation: 15 mins Cooking: 25-30 mins

Meltedbutter,togrease

2½cupsgluten-freeself-raisingflour

½teaspoonsalt

¹⁄³cupdriedchoppedonion

2tablespoonsdriedchoppedchives

50greduced-fatdairyspread

½cuplightsourcream

½cupskimmilk

½cupcoarselygratedlightmozzarella

80greduced-fatfeta,crumbled

1.Preheatovento200C.Brushabakingtraywithmeltedbuttertogrease.

2.Siftflourintoalargebowl.Stirinsalt,onionandchivesuntilcombined.

3.Useyourfingertipstorubinspreaduntilmixtureresemblesbreadcrumbs.Usearound-bladedknifeinacuttingmotiontostirinthesourcreamandmilkuntilcombined.Turnoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Kneaduntilsmooth.Rollouttoa20x30cmrectangle.

4.Sprinkleoverthemozzarellaandfeta.Startingfromthelongside,rolldoughuptoformalog.Trimends.Cuttheloginto12x2cm-thickslices.Arrangescrolls,cutsidedown,sidebysideinpreparedpan.

5.Bakeforabout25minutesoruntilgoldenandcookedthrough.Transfertoawireracktocoolslightly.

NOTE:Youcanusewholemealflourinsteadofwhiteflourifdesired.

Nutritional information per serve5gfat;747kJ;2gsatfat;1.1gfibre;23gcarbohydrate.

Tomato, mozzarella & pancetta muffins

Makes: 12Preparation: 10 mins (not including drying time)Cooking: 22-25 mins


200gdriedtomatoes,chopped

8slicesmildpancetta,chopped

1cupcoarselygratedmozzarella

1½cupsskimmilk

125gunsaltedbutter,melted

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento180C.Spraya12hole(¹⁄³cup)capacitynon-stickmuffinpanwithcookingoil.

2.Combinetheflour,tomato,pancettaandcheeseinalargeglassbowl.Stirinthecombinedmilk,butterandegguntiljustcombined(mixtureshouldbelumpy).

3.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongpreparedholes.Bakefor22-25minutesoruntilaskewerinsertedintothecentrescomesoutclean.Removefromoven.Transfertoawireracktocoolslightly.Serve.

Note:Thesemuffinsaresuitabletofreeze.Wrapinplasticwraporplaceinsealableplasticbags.Label,dateandfreezeforupto3months.

Nutritional information per muffin10gfat;1004kJ;5.8gsatfat;3.4gfibre;24gcarbohydrate

Recipes (continued)

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Recipes (continued)

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Apricot & coconut balls

Makes: 36Preparation: 25 mins (+ 8 hours chilling time)


200gdriedapricothalves

¾cupfreshlysqueezedorangejuice

1cupskimmilkpowder

200gwhitechocolate,melted

¾cupdesiccatedcoconut

1.Brusha20cmslabpanwithmeltedbuttertogrease.Linebaseandsideswithnon-stickbakingpaper.

2.Placeapricotsandjuiceinamediumsaucepanandbringtotheboilovermediumheat.Removefromheat.Coverwithplasticwrapandstandfor10minutesoruntilalmostalloftheliquidhasbeenabsorbed.

3.Placeapricotmixture,powderandchocolateinthebowlofafoodprocessorandprocessuntilpureed.

4.Spreadmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.Smoothsurfacewithaspoon.Coverwithplasticwrapandplaceinthefridgefor4hoursoruntilslightlyset.

5.Placecoconutonaplate.Rollteaspoonquantitiesofapricotmixtureintoballsandrollincoconuttocoat.Placeonaplate.Coverwithplasticwrapandplaceinthefridgeforafurther4hoursoruntilfirm.

Carrot & walnut cake

Serves: 8Preparation: 15 mins (not including drying carrot time)Cooking: 1 hour 20 mins

Cookingoilspray

1cupvegetableoil

1¹⁄³cupsfirmlypackedbrownsugar

3eggs


2cupsdriedcarrotpieces,finelychopped

1cupwalnutcrumbs

¼teaspoongroundcloves

Icingsugarmixture,todust

1.Preheatovento180C.Spraya20cmroundcakepanwithcookingoil.Linebaseandsidewithnon-stickbakingpaper.

2.Useanelectricbeatertobeattogethertheoilandsugarinalargeglassbowluntilpaleandcreamy.

3.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellbetweeneachadditionuntilcombinedandfluffy.

4.Stirinflour,carrot,walnutcrumbsandclovesuntilcombined.Spoonmixtureintopreparedpanandsmoothsurface.Bakeforabout1hourand20minutesoruntilaskewerinsertedintocentrecomesoutclean(covercakewithfoilduringcookingifoverbrowning).

5.Removefromoven.Standfor5minutesbeforeturningoutontoawireracktocool.

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Choc-coated oranges

Makes: 35 slicesPreparation: 15 mins (not including drying time,

+ 3 hours setting time)

Youwillneedtodryabout5-6largeseedlessorangesforthisrecipe.

220ggood-qualitydarkcookingchocolate

35driedorangeslices(.5cmthick)

1.Linetwobakingtrayswithnon-stickbakingpaper.Breakchocolateintopieces.Placeinamediumglassheatproofbowloverasaucepanofsimmeringwater(makesurebowldoesn’ttouchwater).Cook,stirringoccasionallywithametalspoon,for4-5minutesoruntilchocolatemelts.

2.Useaspoontodiporangeslices,oneatatime,intomeltedchocolatetocoat.Transfertopreparedtrays.Setasidefor3hoursoruntilchocolatesets.

NOTE:Useorganicseedlessorangesforbestresults.

Coconut banana halves

Makes: 16 halvesPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 10-12 hours

8ripebananas

½cupfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice

¾cupshreddedcoconut

1.Cutbananasinhalflengthways.Drizzlewithlemonjuice.Sprinklecutsidewithcoconut.

2.Placecut-sideupondryingtrays.Dryfor10-12hoursoruntilpliable.

Fig, cinnamon & banana cake

Serves: 12Preparation: 15 mins (not including fig drying time)Cooking: 1 hour 5 mins


125gbutter,softened

½cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

½teaspoongroundcinnamon

2eggs

1½cupsself-raisingflour

1cupalmondmeal

1cupmilk

2largeoverripebananas,mashed

200gdriedfigs,chopped

Icingsugarmixture,todust

Vanillacustard,toserve

1.Preheatovento180C.Brusha20cmroundcakepanwithmeltedbuttertolightlygrease.Linebaseandsidewithnon-stickbakingpaper.

2.Useanelectricmixertobeattogetherthebutter,sugarandcinnamonuntillightandfluffy.Addeggsoneatatime,beatingwellbetweeneachaddition.

3.Stirinflour,meal,milkandbananauntilcombined.Usealargemetalspoontogentlyfoldinfigs.Spoonintopreparedpanandsmoothsurface.Bakeforabout1houruntilaskewerinsertedintothemiddlecomesoutclean.Removefromoven.Turnoutontoawireracktocool.

4.Dustwithicingsugar.Cutintowedges.Servewithvanillacustard.

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Low-fat fruity muffins

Makes: 12 muffinsPreparation: 10 mins (not including drying pineapple)Cooking: 22-25 mins

Cookingoilspray


1½cupsskimmilk

200gdriedpineappleorpawpawpieces,chopped


60glow-fatdairyspread,melted

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento180C.Spray12hole(¹⁄³cupcapacity)non-stickmuffinpanwithcookingoil.

2.Placeallingredientsinalargebowl.Stiruntiljustcombined(mixtureshouldbelumpy).

3.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongpanholes.Bakefor22-25minutesoruntilcookedwhentestedwithaskewer.Transfertoawireracktocool.

Nutritional information per serve

4gfat;1061kJ;2gsatfat;3.5gfibre;45gcarbohydrate.

Peanut muesli bars

Makes: 14 barsPreparation: 10 mins (+ 4 hours refrigerating time)Drying: 6-8 hours

½cuppeanutbutter

¼cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

60gbutter

¼cupwater

2cupsmuesli

1.Linethebaseandtwolongoppositesidesofan11x21cmloafpanwithfoil,allowingittooverhang.

2.Combinethepeanutbutter,sugarandbutterinamediumsaucepanandstiroverlowheatuntilbuttermeltsandmixturecombines.Removefromheat.Stirinwater.

3.Placemuesliinalargeglassbowl.Stirinpeanutbuttermixtureuntilcombined.Pressmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.Placeinthefridgefor4hoursoruntilpartiallyset.

4.Removemueslifrompanusingthefoil.Useasharpknifetocutloafinto7equalslices.Cuteachsliceinhalf.Shapeintobars.

5.Arrangemueslibarsontwolightlygreaseddryingracks,allowingroomforevendrying.Dryonsetting2for6hoursforachewybarandlongerforafirmerbar.

NOTE:Youcankeepthesemueslibarsinanairtightcontainerforupto2weeks.

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Pear & choc chip friands

Makes: 8 friandsPreparation: 10 mins (not including pear drying time)Cooking: 20-25 mins

Cookingoilspray

6eggwhites

1½cupsicing-sugarmixture

1cupalmondorhazelnutmeal

½cupplainflour

12piecesdriedpear,finelychopped

¾cupmilkchocolatechocbits

1.Preheatovento190C.Spray8oval(1/3cup)non-stickfriandpanswithcookingoil.

2.Placeeggwhitesinalargebowlandwhiskuntilwellcombined.Siftovericingsugarmixture.Addalmondmeal,flourandpearandstiruntilcombined.Spoonmixtureevenlyamongpans.Sprinklewithchocchippieces.Bakefor20-25minutesoruntilcookedwhentestedwithaskewer.Turnoutontoawireracktocool.

Paw paw, mango & honey muesli

Makes: 3 cupsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 2-3 hours

2cupsrolledoats

100gdriedpineapplepieces,chopped

100gdriedmangopieces

100gdriedpawpawpieces,chopped

¼cupapple,pineappleorpearjuice

2tablespoonsbrownsugar

1tablespoonhoney


1.Combineallingredientsinalargeglassbowl.

2.Spoonmixtureoverfruitrolltray.Dryfor2-3hoursoruntilcrunchy.

NOTE:Thismuesliwillkeepinanairtightcontainerforupto2-3weeks.Youcanaddsliveredalmondsorshreddedcoconuttothismixtureifdesired.

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Sultana & oat cookies

Makes: 24Preparation: 10 minsCooking: 20 mins



1cuprolledoats

¾cupsultanas,chopped


½teaspoonmixedspice

150gbutter,melted

½cupcondensedmilk

1egg,lightlybeaten

1.Preheatovento190C.Brushtwobakingtrayswithmeltedbuttertolightlygreasewithnon-stickbakingpaper.

2.Combinetheflour,oats,sultanas,sugarandmixedspiceinalargebowl.Stirinthebutter,milkandtheegguntilwellcombined.

3.Rollmixtureinto24ballsandplaceonpreparedtrays,allowingroomsforspreading.Flattenslightlywithafork.Bakefor15minutesoruntilgolden.Removefromovenandsetasideontraystocoolandfirmslightly.

4.Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto5days.

NOTE:Youcanusedriedapricotinsteadofsultanasifdesired.

Tropical fruit slice

Makes: 18Preparation: 10 mins (not including fruit drying times)Cooking: 40 mins

Base

Cookingoilspray

¹⁄³cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

90gbutter

1¼cupsplainflour

1eggyolk

Topping

2eggs

1cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar

¹⁄³cupselfraisingflour

½cupchoppeddriedpawpaw

¾cupsultanas

1¼cupswholeblanchedalmonds,chopped

¾cupdesiccatedcoconut

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

2.Tomakebase,combinesugarandbutterinasmallsaucepanandstiroverlowheatuntilbuttermeltsandsugardissolves.Removefromheat,stirinflourandeggyolk.

3.Spreadmixtureoverbaseofpreparedpan.Smoothsurface.Bakefor20minutesoruntilgolden.Removefromovenandsetasidefor20minutestocool.

4.Tomakethetopping,useanelectricbeatertobeattogethertheeggsandsugarinalargebowluntilcreamy.Stirinremainingingredientsuntilcombined.Spreadmixtureevenlyovercoldbase.Bakeforafurther30minutesoruntilbrowned.

5.Removefromovenandsetasidefor30minutesoruntilcoldandset.Cutintosquarestoserve.

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Fruit rolls

Fruit salad rolls

Makes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 5-7 hours

840gcannedfruitsaladmix,drained

1.Placefruitsaladinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.

2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtraytopcover.

3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollupeachfruitpiecetoformalog.

Apple & mixed spice fruit rolls


800gcanBakersApple

¼cuphoney

½teaspoonmixedspice


4.Placeapple,honeyandspicesinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.

5.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtray.

6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntilpliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoformalog.

Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls


825gcanapricothalvesinnaturaljuices,drained

2tablespoonshoney

1teaspoongroundcinnamon

4.Placeapricot,honeyandcinnamoninthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.



NOTE:Youcanalsoaddspicessuchasallspiceorgroundginger.

Mango fruit rolls

Makes: 2 fruit rollsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 5-7 hour

800gslicedmangoinnaturaljuice,drained

1.Placemangointhejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.



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Pear & maple syrup fruit rolls


1kgjarpearslicesinjuice,drained

1tablespoonmaplesyrup

1.Placepearandmaplesyrupinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.



Plum fruit rolls


825gcanplumsinjuice,drained,halved,stonesremoved

Pinchofgroundcardamom(optional)

1.Placeplumsandcardamom(ifusing)inthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.



.

Strawberry fruit rolls

Makes: 2 roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 5-7 hours

500gfreshstrawberries,hulled,halved

2x140gtubsapplepuree

1teaspoonvanillaextra

1.Combineingredientsinbowloffoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.



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Dried rose petals

Makes: 4 cupsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 3 hours

3bunchesroses,rosebudsremoved,petalsseparated

2-3dropsroseorvanillaoil

1.Arrangepetalsevenlyoverdryingtrays.Dryonsetting2for3hoursoruntildried.

2.Placepetalsinalargecontainer.Drizzlewithoilandgentlytossuntilcombined.

Orange, star anise & vanilla potpourriMakes: 3 cupsPreparation: 5 mins (+ 1 week infusing time not including

flower drying time)

2cupsdriedrosepetals

10slicesdriedorange

1vanillapod,split

4wholestaranise

1dropvegetableoil

Pinchofgroundcinnamon

1.Combineallingredientsinanairtightcontainer.Setasideinacoolplaceoutofdirectsunlightfor1week,shakingcontaineroccasionally.Useasdesired.

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