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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
Scrubwholefruitunderwarmwater
8-10hoursAddtocurriesandpotpourrimixes
Oranges,Naval,skinon,halved,cutinto0.5mmslices
Scrubwholefruitunderwarmwater
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
Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use
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)
Food type Pre treatment Setting/drying time Suggested Use
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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Recipes (continued)
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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 (continued)
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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
3cupsself-raisingflour
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)
Meltedbutter,togrease
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
2cupsself-raisingflour
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
Meltedbutter,togrease
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
3cupsself-raisingflour
1½cupsskimmilk
200gdriedpineappleorpawpawpieces,chopped
½cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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
½teaspoongroundcinnamon
1.Combineallingredientsinalargeglassbowl.
2.Spoonmixtureoverfruitrolltray.Dryfor2-3hoursoruntilcrunchy.
NOTE:Thismuesliwillkeepinanairtightcontainerforupto2-3weeks.Youcanaddsliveredalmondsorshreddedcoconuttothismixtureifdesired.
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Sultana & oat cookies
Makes: 24Preparation: 10 minsCooking: 20 mins
Meltedbutter,togrease
2cupsself-raisingflour
1cuprolledoats
¾cupsultanas,chopped
½cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar
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
Makes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 5-7 hours
800gcanBakersApple
¼cuphoney
½teaspoonmixedspice
½teaspoongroundcinnamon
4.Placeapple,honeyandspicesinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
5.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtray.
6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntilpliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoformalog.
Apricot, honey & cinnamon fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 5-7 hours
825gcanapricothalvesinnaturaljuices,drained
2tablespoonshoney
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
4.Placeapricot,honeyandcinnamoninthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
5.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtray.
6.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntilpliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoformalog.
NOTE:Youcanalsoaddspicessuchasallspiceorgroundginger.
Mango fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit rollsPreparation: 5 minsDrying: 5-7 hour
800gslicedmangoinnaturaljuice,drained
1.Placemangointhejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollupeachfruitpiecetoformalog.
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Pear & maple syrup fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 6-7 hours
1kgjarpearslicesinjuice,drained
1tablespoonmaplesyrup
1.Placepearandmaplesyrupinthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor6-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollupeachfruitpiecetoformalog.
Plum fruit rolls
Makes: 2 fruit roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 5-7 hours
825gcanplumsinjuice,drained,halved,stonesremoved
Pinchofgroundcardamom(optional)
1.Placeplumsandcardamom(ifusing)inthejugofablenderorbowlofafoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtraytopcover.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursoruntilpliable.Rollupeachfruitpiecetoformalog.
.
Strawberry fruit rolls
Makes: 2 roll upsPreparation: 10 minsDrying: 5-7 hours
500gfreshstrawberries,hulled,halved
2x140gtubsapplepuree
1teaspoonvanillaextra
1.Combineingredientsinbowloffoodprocessor.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Spoonpureeevenlyontogreasedfruitrolluptrays.Useaspatulartospreadpureeevenlyaroundtray.
3.Dryfor5-7hoursonSetting2oruntilpliable.Rolleachfruitpieceuptoformalog.
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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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finished
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Weight of produce (before drying)
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finished
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