Dehydrated Tropical Fruit Mix

Name: Dehydrated Tropical Fruit Mix
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 540 min
Total time: 570 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 mangoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened); 1 cup papaya, peeled and thinly sliced

Embrace the vibrant flavors of the tropics with our dehydrated tropical fruit mix recipe. This delightful mix combines a variety of tropical fruits, resulting in a sweet, chewy, and utterly delicious snack. It's not only a great way to enjoy fruits but also an excellent method for preserving them. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, as a topping for your morning cereal, or as a colorful addition to your baking recipes, this tropical fruit mix is versatile and packed with nutrients. Follow our simple steps to create this sunny, delightful treat that's sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Ingredients:

2 mangoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced
2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
1 cup papaya, peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions:

Preparation (20 minutes): Begin by preparing each fruit. Peel and thinly slice the mangoes, pineapple, bananas, and papaya. Ensure the slices are even to promote uniform drying.

Arranging (10 minutes): Arrange the fruit slices and coconut flakes in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Make sure the pieces do not overlap to ensure even dehydration.

Dehydrating (8-10 hours): Set your dehydrator to 135°F (57°C). Dehydrate the fruits for 8 to 10 hours, or until they are chewy but not too hard. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the slices and the type of fruit.

Cooling and Mixing (30 minutes): Allow the dehydrated fruits to cool completely. Once cooled, mix them together in a large bowl to create your tropical fruit mix.

Storage: Store the dehydrated fruit mix in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for several weeks.