Drying Apples

To prepare apples for drying- peel & core and cut into slices or rings. Any peelings left on will toughen during the drying process Pre treating is necesary toprevent the apples form turning brown.
To preserve dissolve one tablespoon of Ascorbic acid in one quart of cold water. Add cut fruit and soak cut apples for a few minutes. Remove the apples with a slotted spoon and let dry before dehydrating.
Oven drying is the fastest method of drying- set your oven on low- not over 140 degrees- prop the door open and place a fan so that it blows the moisture out of the way.
The fruit is dry when it is soft and pliable but shows no moisture when you cut into the dried fruit. To make sure fruit is dry place it an air thight container for several days. Check daily for condensation on the sides of the container- if it appears you need to dry the apples a little longer.
For best quality and nutrient content use with in 1 year.