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How To Dehydrate Apricots in a Dehydrator
Fresh and nutritious dehydrated apricots made in a dehydrator without sulfate dioxide solution. This all-natural fruit makes a great snack for any time of day.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
22 hrs
Calories:
63 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apricot about 20 apricots, fresh
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
- Place apricots in a large bowl of water to loosen any dirt, then place in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Cut each apricot in half and remove the pit. Place halves in a large bowl with the water and lemon juice.
- Let them soak for 10 minutes.
- Drain and lay flat on a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
- Press down the halves until they are flat.
- Arrange in dehydrator trays skin side down.
- Dehydrate at 135°F for 12-24 hours. The time will vary based on the size of the apricot and the dehydrator.
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To Dry Apricots in the Oven
- After Step 4 above, place apricots on baking sheets or jelly roll pans, and put them in the oven at 175°F for 10-12 hours. Rotate pans and flip the apricots over at the halfway point of the drying time.
Notes
- These apricots are not treated with sulphur dioxide, which is a preservative that will keep the apricots their orange/yellow color.
- Apricots in the lemon solution will dry to a rusty brown/orange color.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1apricot
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
303mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
96mg
(107%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1apricot | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.