I recently got a food dehydrator and I’m looking for some good options to dehydrate first. I’m not interested in bananas! I’m seeking items that can last a long time and are enjoyable to eat. I always have a lot of basil in the summer, so I’ll use that next year, but I want to experiment until spring.
I know you asked for edible options, but last year we made orange slice garlands for Christmas decorating. They turned out really cute and it was a fun project!
I do this every year! I love it!
I do citrus fruit slices as drink garnishes! They add a great flavor. Your garlands must smell amazing!
You can try dehydrating a thin layer of berry puree topped with yogurt and little chunks of chocolate.
I like to buy mushrooms on clearance and dehydrate them for veggie stock.
Look up dehydrated soup recipes! They’re great for using leftover onions or garlic.
I love thin-sliced apple rings with a dusting of cinnamon. The kids call them ‘apple-o’s.’ Asian pears get sweeter when dehydrated, and they’re delicious. You can also dehydrate seedless grapes; they take longer but are exquisite.
If you decide to dry hot peppers, make sure to grind them outside to avoid filling your house with pepper spray.
My grandchildren love dehydrated marshmallows! They enjoy those crunchy treats.
Mangoes are my favorite to dehydrate.
Salmon jerky is another great option!
Deer jerky is fantastic! My mom makes it every year.
Could you share a recipe for that? I usually make jerky with beef, but I’d love to try venison.
Tomatoes are another great choice!
How do dehydrated tomatoes compare to sun-dried ones?
I love dehydrating cherry tomatoes. I use them all year in pasta and sandwiches. Keeping them in mason jars with oxygen absorbers helps them last a long time.