Aug 31, 2024 · Spread out the apricot halves with their skin-side facing down in a single layer on food dehydrator trays, OR on oven-safe wire baking racks set on top of baking sheets. Placing the skin side down prevents them from sticking to the tray below. Apricots dry best in the oven using wire racks, as it allows ample airflow around the fruit.

Dried apricots are a great way to preserve the summer apricot bounty for winter use. With a dehydrator, or your oven, you can quickly prep and dry your surplus, ripe apricots. Dried apricots often have better flavor and texture than fresh, so if you don’t like fresh you might like dried.

Our stackable fruit drying trays have a slotted vent design to maximize airflow and speed up dehydration and drying times. They're ideal for curing and dehydrating fruits of all kinds. Great for candied fruits, dried fruits, and fruit leathers.

Four apricot drying trays with wood frames and metal chicken wire screens.

Jun 23, 2014 · An earlier batch of apricots were on drying trays and were slowly dehydrating in the California sun. Luckily, we were working in the shade and had a nice breeze so we did not dehydrate. Here is a closeup of the apricots that have been drying for a couple of days.

Drying apricots in a dehydrator reduces the chances of the fruit browning and gives the longest shelf life. Pick fresh apricots for dehydration. Choose sweet, ripe apricots that are fragrant and firm to the touch but yield when squeezed.

Our stackable vented fruit drying trays will dry, dehydrate or cure your products in record time! Turn your fruit drying tray into a fruit drying rack by stacking them on top of each other. No shelving required! Our slotted vent design maximizes airflow to evenly dry your products.

Nov 30, 2024 · Preheat your dehydrator to 135°F (57°C), which is the ideal temperature for drying apricots. Set the dehydrator timer according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually between 6-12 hours. Place the apricot slices in a single layer on …

Arrange pre-treated apricots in single layers on drying trays. The pit side should face up (Optional) Invert the apricot by popping up the cavity to expose the flesh to more air and facilitate faster drying.

Dec 15, 2024 · Elevated Trays: Elevate the drying trays off the ground to improve air circulation. Nighttime Storage: Bring the trays indoors at night to prevent moisture absorption. Patience is Key: Sun drying takes time, so be patient and allow the apricots to dry completely.