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    Author: Darcy Baldwin • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    How to Dehydrate Kiwi

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    Fresh sliced kiwi with dehydrated kiwi slices falling out of a mason jar onto a white wooden surface

    Dehydrate kiwi to create some pleasingly sweet and sour chips that are great for snacks and extend the life of those fuzzy brown fruits!

    Fresh sliced kiwi with dehydrated kiwi slices falling out of a mason jar onto a white wooden surface

    Dried kiwi is like nature's sweet and sour candy. It makes can be sweet with a sour afternote. Or, depending on the kiwi, it can pucker you up with a tart bite that kids love!

    This also makes an awesome first dehydrating project for kids to do to learn how to work in the kitchen and dehydrate their own snacks!

    How to Dehydrate Kiwi

    Dehydrating kiwi is an exceptionally easy project for beginners. You only need a knife and some fruit and an oven if you don't have a dehydrator. Oven directions follow below.

    Sliced fresh kiwi on a wooden cutting board with a chef's knife

    You can choose to use a knife, but you'll get more even cuts with a mandoline (which you can see in the video below). But please make sure to use a cutting glove with your mandoline! Your fingertips will thank you for it!

    Instructions:

    1. Wash well.
    2. Peel - if you wish.
    3. Slice ¼" slices (6mm).
    4. Dry at 135°F / 57°C for between 8-12+ hours.
    5. Condition.
    6. Store.
    Dehydrated kiwi slices on a Cosori dehydrator tray

    Dryness Check:

    Kiwi slices are dry when they are dry and leathery, pliable, but break easily. If yours are not at that stage, dry some more.

    Storage:

    • Condition for at least 5 days if you are not eating these immediately.
    • Store for up to a year in an airtight container with a moisture absorber.

    Drying Kiwi in an Oven

    1. Preheat oven to its lowest temperature.
    2. Wash kiwi fruit. Peel if desired.
    3. Cut into ¼" slices (6mm)
    4. Place on parchment paper-lined cooking trays. Then place those trays onto cookie sheets.
    5. Place in oven
    6. Crack the door open with a heat-proof silicone mat or wooden spoon if possible.
    7. Dry for 4-6 hours, but watch for burning
    8. Condition
    9. Store.

    Nutritional Information:

    One kiwi fruit is approximately 4-5 ounces (140-150 grams) and has:

    • Calories: 90
    •  Protein: 1 grams
    •  Fat: 1 grams
    •  Carbohydrates: 21 grams
    •  Fiber: 5 grams
    • Sugar: 15 grams 

    When you dehydrate kiwi, those numbers stay the same, so if you are watching your carb count, be mindful that those numbers don't change. (resource: WebMD)

    Fresh sliced kiwi with dehydrated kiwi slices falling out of a mason jar onto a white wooden surface
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    Dehydrate Kiwi

    Author: Darcy Baldwin

    Equipment

    • Mandoline
    • Cutting Glove
    • Dehydrator
    • Knife if you don't use a mandoline

    Ingredients

    • Kiwi

    Instructions

    • Wash
    • Slice ¼" slices (6mm)
    • Dry at 135°F / 57°C for between 8-12+ hours
    • Condition
    • Store

    Notes

    Dryness Check:
    Kiwi slices are dry when they are dry and leathery, pliable, but break easily. If yours are not at that stage, dry some more.
    Store: up to a year with moisture absorbers
    Oven Directions:
    1. Preheat oven to its lowest temperature.
    2. Wash kiwi fruit. Peel if desired.
    3. Cut into ¼" slices (6mm)
    4. Place on parchment paper-lined cooking trays. Place those trays onto cookie sheets into the oven.
    5. Crack the door open with a heat-proof silicone mat or wooden spoon if possible.
    6. Dry for 4-6 hours, but watch for burning or over-browning.
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    1. Mary Gatto says

      May 22, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks Darcey as always I did about 8.

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