About this episode
Teresa Marrone, author of The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating Food, talks to us about making and using dried foods. We learn what types of home-grown or bought fruit are easiest to dehydrate, what types of tools you need to do the job, and she'll also share fantastic dried food recipes for candied fruit, trail mix, fruit leathers and more. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com . Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (01:35) - Bumper Crop in Toronto Orchard (02:13) - Dehydrating the Harvest (03:05) - Interview with Teresa Marrone (03:24) - Dehydrating Tools and Techniques (05:17) - Canning vs. Dehydrating (07:10) - Choosing the Right Dehydrator (13:28) - Dehydrating in the Oven (20:29) - Temperature Guidelines for Dehydrating (22:24) - Advantages of Home Dehydrating (25:15) - Challenges of Air Drying in Humid Climates (26:05) - Setting Up Drying Racks and Pasteurizing Dried Foods (27:42) - Storing Dehydrated Foods: Short Term vs Long Term (28:55) - Conditioning and Vacuum Sealing for Long-Term Storage (31:18) - Using Silica Gel and Freezing for Preservation (32:43) - Pre-Treating Fruits Before Dehydration (39:06) - Dehydrating Berries and Plums (43:44) - Health Benefits of Dehydrated Foods (44:45) - Making Candied Fruits with a Dehydrator (47:26) - Conclusion and Farewell