How to make freeze-dried Apple Slices

Freeze drying is the perfect way to preserve varieties of apples that aren't available year round. Apples that have been freeze dried are more versatile than many think--they can be used in a variety of recipes including sauces, chutneys, trail and party mixes, oatmeal, cereals, cookies, cakes and bread puddings.so, how to make freeze-dried apple slices? Let's start!

1. Wash the apples and remove the core and stem from your apples, then cut each one in half vertically. Arrange the apple slices on your tray immediately or Put them in water to reduce oxidation.

2. Place the apple slices in your freezer or take it out of the fridge after a few hours and freeze it completely.

3. Freeze-dry completely frozen apple slices in a freeze drying chamber.

4. Store your freeze dried apples in an airtight canister, plastic container or plastic bag.

Tips

• The thicker the apple slices are, the longer it will take them to completely freeze dry.

• If your knife is not able to make paper thin slices, cut the apples into slices that are no more than one-quarter inch thick.