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Apples

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Apples

Select firm textured apples for drying.
To prepare the fruit:
Wash and slice into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.
Pre treat with a lemon juice/water solution
(1 cup of lemon juice to 1 quart of water)
or
an Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) solution to prevent browning.
Place slices onto drying rack.
Dry fruit at 135 degrees F.
When fruit is pliable and there is no sign of moisture,
it may be stored in air tight bags or jars.

After proper drying, apples will keep in a cool, dry place
from 6 months to a year.


Recipe

How to prepare dried apples to use as
apple pie filling and sauces:

1/2 pound dried apples
2 1/2 - 3 cups water (or more)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
sugar to taste,
...(1/2 cup for slight sweetness
...up to 2 cups for those who like it super sweet)

Combine dried apples with water in heavy saucepan, place over low heat.
Simmer, covered, until apples have the consistency of thick preserves.
Add more liquid as needed. Be careful heat is not too high.
Stir periodically to prevent scorching.
When thickened consistency is reached, remove from heat and stir in spices.
Taste and add sugar as need. Let cool completely.
Use as filling in such recipes as Fried Apple Pies.
Left over filling will keep covered in the refrigerator for about a week.

Also makes a nice sauce garnish for roasted pork and poultry.