WetAir recipes
Dried pineapple
Tropical pineapple pieces with concentrated sweet acidity.
Pineapple stays lively after drying when the tough peel and core are removed completely and the juicy flesh is cut evenly. Check one cooled piece for doneness.
Remove the eyes and tough core so the finished pineapple pieces are pleasant to eat.
| 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
- pineapple 940 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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Remove the peel, eyes and hard core, then prepare even pineapple pieces.
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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
Serve as a snack or chop into granola.
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.