I have a recipe that calls for dehydrating raspberries and lemon rind with the following technique:
- Scatter raspberries and pieces of lemon rind over a sheet of baking paper on a plate.
- Place in the microwave on the lowest possible setting for 40-45 minutes until dehydrated.
The dehydration is done so that the fruit can then be ground up into a powder for a dessert and you can see how the dehyration technique above would work.
However, I don't have currently own a microwave oven. Is there an alternative technique to achieve the dehydration?
Best Answer
There are any number of home dehydrators available commercially, such as the Nesco FD-75PR. I have one like this and it works well. However, as Alton Brown demonstrates in this excerpt from Good Eats, a dehydrator for fruit can be constructed quickly and easily as well.
[Edit] In the video Alton demonstrates using a typical box fan, home AC filters and inexpensive plastic mesh, all bound with a couple of bungie cords to create a simple, but effective, dehydrator. If the video remains down you can also find it on You Tube by searching for "Alton Brown Fruit Dehydrator". (thanks for the update @Aaronut)