Are dried nectarines good?
Dried nectarines are a good source of immunity-boosting vitamin C. This nutrient also supports wound healing and tissue repair. Naturally rich in dietary fiber, dried nectarines are a healthy snack choice that can help manage hunger and promote strong digestive health.
What can I use dried fruit for?
Luckily, we can turn to dried fruit with all its nutritional goodness.
- Cookies. Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic but for a more colorful cookie, check out Ellie’s Kitchen Sink Cookies.
- Porridge. Top a hot cereal like porridge or oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of dried fruit.
- With Broccoli.
- Compote.
- Snack Bars.
How do you dehydrate nectarines?
Arrange pretreated nectarines/peaches in single layers on drying trays with the pit side up. Dry at 140 degrees F (60°C) in an oven or dehydrator. If necessary, turn large pieces over every 3 to 4 hours during the drying period. Turn halves over when visible juice disappears.
How can I use dried fruit in place of fresh?
Dried Fruit – Rehydrate
- Place the measured dried fruit or raisins, golden raisins, and cranberries in a plastic resealable bag.
- Heat the fruit (with the liquid) in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Then, drain the fruit, reserving the remaining liquid for the recipe, as flavoring.
Is dried fruit as healthy as fresh fruit?
Dried fruit is highly nutritious. One piece of dried fruit contains about the same amount of nutrients as the fresh fruit, but condensed in a much smaller package. By weight, dried fruit contains up to 3.5 times the fiber, vitamins and minerals of fresh fruit.
Can you use old dried fruit?
Of course, dried fruit lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But remember that dried fruit, like some other fruits, usually has a best by date and not a use by date or expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely consume dried fruit even after the best before date has lapsed.
How long do you dry nectarines?
Dry in the dehydrator at 135 degrees F for 12-18 hours, or in your oven as low as it will go (range is usually 150 – 200 degrees F) and start checking at 8 hours. A little oil spray will make it easier to remove the dried fruit from the dehydrator trays or baking sheets.