WetAir recipes
Dried kiwi
Tangy kiwi pieces with a bright fruit character.
Kiwi keeps a lively sweet-sour flavour after drying, and clean, even rounds help its wet centre finish at the same pace as the edges. Check one cooled piece for doneness.
Choose ripe kiwis that still hold their shape and cut them into even rounds.
| Temperature | Dehydrator stage: 60 °C / 140 °F |
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| Ready when | After cooling briefly, the fruit should be pliable or leathery with no visible moisture. A squeezed or torn sample must not reveal a wet centre; elapsed time alone does not establish completion. |
| Compatible models | WetAir WFD-K1000S, WetAir WFD-K700BSS |
Ingredients
- kiwi fruit 830 g
Method
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Prepare
Wash sound fruit under clean running water and discard mouldy, leaking or badly bruised pieces.
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Peel the kiwi and prepare even rounds, removing any damaged flesh.
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Drain the prepared fruit and arrange it on the trays promptly.
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Arrange and dry
Arrange the prepared fruit in one layer with clear gaps and no overlap.
Leave space between pieces so air can move freely around them. -
Select the temperature shown in the table above and check that air can move freely around every loaded tray.
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Near completion, cool a sample before judging it and remove pieces separately as they reach the physical endpoint.
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Check and cool
Move the finished pieces to a clean rack and let them cool completely before packing.
Check the texture on a separate piece after it cools briefly.
After cooling
Loosely fill clean jars with completely cooled dried fruit, seal and condition for seven to ten days, shaking and checking for moisture daily. If condensation appears, re-dry only unspoiled fruit; discard the contents if mould appears. Then store airtight in a cool, dry, dark place.
How to enjoy it
Use as a tart snack or a colourful porridge topping.
Sources and evidence
Compatible WetAir models
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Frequently asked questions
Can I pack the whole batch after checking one piece?
No. Check several thicker pieces from different trays. Keep drying any that remain damp; remove and cool the finished pieces separately.