To prepare
Ripe plums retain their sweet taste as well as their strong portion of vitamins and nutrients. Plums that have already shrunk a little on the tree are suitable for drying.
also read
- Preserving plums: quick and easy
- Quite simple - preserve plums
- Recycle plums and enjoy them at any time of the year
Before drying:
- wash thoroughly
- Remove stems
- halve and core
Alternatively, remove the seeds after a short drying time, this way they will come off more easily. In the next step, the plums are placed in a single layer on the tray and turned regularly.
Note:
Windfalls are not suitable for drying. It is very susceptible to mold due to the contamination.
oven
- Temperature: 50 degrees Celsius
- Use a wooden spoon to keep the oven door slightly open (moist air can escape)
- Duration: around 16 to 24 hours
- drying in levels: regular swapping of the tray positions
Dehydrator
- Temperature: 70 degrees Celsius
Duration: around 12 to 16 hours
- drying in levels: regular changing of the sieves
Recognize and store finished fruits
Dry plums are ready as soon as their surface feels slightly leathery and firm. They are no longer sticky. In contrast, their pulp remains very soft to syrupy. During the drying process, plums lose 88 percent of their original weight. After cooling, the fruits can be kept for several months if stored in a cool place. Sealed cans or glass vessels are very suitable. The kitchen is not suitable for storage due to the high humidity. Dried fruit moths like dried fruit. Check the plums regularly for infestation.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure an airy room climate during the entire drying process. A dry ambience supports the process advantageously. Sunny days are very suitable.
The garden journal freshness-ABC
How can fruit and vegetables be stored correctly so that they stay fresh as long as possible?
The garden journal freshness ABC as a poster:
- Order here cheaply as an A3 print for your kitchen
- as a free PDF file to print out yourself
