Dry when they snap when cooled and no moisture is evident
Condition
Store in an airtight container
Oven Directions
Slice into 1/4" slices
Place parchment paper onto a metal cooling rack
Place lemon slices in single layer
Turn oven to lowest temperature, preferrably 170F/60C or below
Flip lemons after 2 hours
Dry until completely dry approximately 4-6 hours
Store as abovel
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Notes
Nutrient information for dehydrated foods is based on fresh. Use 1/4 of the servicing size for the same nutrient information, thus 1 cup of fresh fruit has the same sugars as 1/4 dried.If your citrus is browning too much, drop the temperature a bit to help reduce the browning.Tip for blanching: If you don't like the sour and bitter flavor of lemon -- try blanching it for two minutes before drying. It can help reduce the bitterness.How to Use Dried Citrus SlicesYour dehydrated slices will look so pretty in your containers on their own, but they have so many more uses than simply throwing in a bowl of potpourri.
Roast chicken: Place slices in the cavity or make a bed for the chicken to sit on.
Place slices on fish to bake.
Slip into a glass of water or tea to bring a bright citrus flavor.
Dip in chocolate to eat as treats or share as gifts
As a garnish on cocktails
Decorating (Remember to spray with a protective coating if displaying citrus on a wreath or other decoration for any period of time to seal it)
Potpourri
How to Dehydrate Citrus ZestIf you want the zest from any citrus variety, you can do it on its own, and still dehydrate the leftover citrus slices.
Use your favorite citrus zester to remove the zest (minus the white pith), lay between two paper towels, and allow to air dry for a day or so.
You can also place them in a coffee filter or onto dehydrator trays on your dehydrating trays and dry at 95°F/35°C until dry.
Peel citrus like an apple, and place the zest slices onto dehydrator trays to dry at 95°F/35°C until crisp (approximately 8 hours).
Store in an airtight container and use in place of fresh zest if you're out, by grinding in a coffee grinder or finely chopping into small slivers