How do i dry fruit without a dehydrator?

So the other day i went to Costco and they were giving out free samples of dried fruit, and i loved it but we were in a hurry and i didnt get to see what it was called.i wanted to make my own dried fruit but i dont wanna buy a dehydrator. the fruit was apples pears and bannanas in thin slices. am i supposed to just like put them in the oven or what helpp im craving them right now!

How do i dry fruit without a dehydrator?
Cut up the fruit and place the slices on a baking pan. Take out a hairdryer, and put it on the cool setting.



Continue drying the fruit until crisp. Enjoy.



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Reply:slice the fruit of your choice thinly and arrange it in a single layer on a baking sheet. sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent extreme browning, and add a little sugar (white or brown) if you like.



place in a low oven, about 200*F and check every few minutes until the desired level of dehydration is reached.
Reply:I was thinking the same thing. I love dried bananas!
Reply:Choose Which Drying Method is Right For You-



* Sun Drying This is rather difficult because you need three to four sunny days of at least 100 degrees in a row.



* Oven Drying Oven drying is an acceptable method of drying food, but it isn't very energy efficient, and foods aren't very flavorful in the end. If your oven cannot obtain temperatures below 200 degrees Fahrenheit, use another method for food dehydration. You will need to prop open the oven door to maintain air circulation during the drying process.



* Electric Dehydrating This is the best method of dehydrating food. An electric dehydrator is energy efficient and can be operated at low temperatures needed to maintain nutritive values in the food. Your electric food dehydrator should have some sort of heat control and a fan to maintain air circulation during the drying process.



The Drying Process-



When drying food, don't keep temperatures too low or too high. Temperatures too low may result in the growth of bacteria on the food. Temperatures too high will result in the food being cooked instead of dried. Food that is under dried will spoil, and food that is over dried will lose its flavor and nutritive value.



Food should be dehydrated between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. You can begin drying your food at higher temperatures, but turn the temperature down after the first hour or so. The last hour or so of drying time should be turned down on a lower setting. You must turn the food and rotate the trays while the food is drying.



You will know your food is dried when when you touch it, and it is leathery with no pockets of moisture. If you are testing fruit, you can tear a piece in half. If you see moisture beads along the tear, it is not dry enough. Meat should be tough, but shouldn't snap apart. Vegetables should also be tough but can also be crisp.



When storing your dried product, keep in mind that no moisture should be allowed to enter the container...ever. Dried food absorbs moisture from the air, so the storage container must be airtight. Some acceptable storage containers are jars and plastic freezer bags. If storing fruit leather, wrap in plastic wrap and store in a another airtight container. Store your containers of dried food in a cool, dark, dry place. 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below is best.