I Just started dehydrating and so far i done strawberries, bananas, and apples. Apples i should of left on longer but now i know. I am doing oranges today hopefully they will turn out good.
When I cut an onion, at the end, I stab with a fork so I can hold it still and get good cuts closer tonthe end. Maybe try this with oranges? Thank you.❤
Yes, these are delicious. I love them so much I'm going to do more soon, while they are still in season, since they taste better and are a better price in season. I haven't tried them in tea yet, but I think that would be delicious. I've been snacking on them straight, crumbling them over granola, and putting them in smoothies. They add such a nice orange flavor to everything! How is your juicing going?
I let them cool a bit before putting into the jar. I left enough room in the jar to shake them, which I did every day for about a week, checking for any moisture. Since I tend to dehydrate until things are really dry, I haven't had to put them back in.
Good video, you are doing very well, It is very interesting to me. I like your video "51" Thanks for sharing the video my dear friend. God bless us. Have a nice day...
I happened to dehydrate oranges. I bought a bag of 20 oranges n could not finish. Decided to dehydrate n eat like chips. A bit bitter bec I didn't remove the pith. Its worth it as its tangy n sweet.
I think that's a great idea. At least where I am, citrus is plentiful right now. Very flavorful and at a good price, so it's a nice time to dehydrate them!
Thanks for the tip! When I moved cross country to live with my 90-year-old mom, I left my food processor there. She has just a small chopper. Since her house is full with her own stuff, I haven't yet replaced my food processor. I have, however, really thought about doing so because I miss it! I would definitely use it a lot to prepare food for canning or dehydrating.
@@StockingMyPantry it’s nice to have the option for sure. Some days I enjoy cutting up everything and they other days or like you said batches for preservation it’s easier with the food processor.
Thank you so much 👍 I am using up all of the citrus that I dehydrated in the last year because it will soon be citrus season again here soon. Many neighbors have citrus trees and they are happy to share because the trees bear more fruit than they can eat themselves.
Great question! I've used them in smoothies (need a high powered blender!). I also like putting them in tea, pitchers of water, etc. I've also just snacked on them. I haven't done this, but have known of people who have powdered them and used them in baking.
If you do any stir frys you can throw small pieces in or crumble them up in it. Powder them & mix with other spices to use in baking & cooking. Add them to your tea or coffee for a different flavor. I make Kahlua and add some to that....especially if using an orange flavored vodka. Use your imagination & experiment with them in all kinds of dishes & drinks! 😁 You'd be surprised at how just adding something like that gives your food or drink a new element of flavor! Almost forgot...the outer rings...tend to be bitter! If you dont like that..only use the inner flesh part! Also make sure you taste whatever citrus your drying before you dry it! If your citrus tastes bitter it will only get worse in the drying process! I have gotten oranges that tasted bitter so I didn't use them for drying. I use those for cleaning sprays.
Great question! I think it's a matter of personal preference. I am fine with it, but my husband is not. So maybe try just a small amount to see if it suits your preferences.
@@BeachCarr Yes! I peeled oranges, broke them into sections, and dehydrated them. It took longer to dehydrate them, I think because they weren't cut open, but it worked. If you wanted to speed it up, you could peel and then slice them, or break them into sections and cut them in half, etc.
I've never dehydrated grapefruit sounds good. They all look so good. Have you tried segmenting them from the peel and Rhine before and then dehydrating (like when there canned)
Thanks for your comment. I did the segmenting with mandarin oranges, and I wasn't crazy about them. However, I discovered that my husband prefers them compared to the ones with rinds. So now I'm doing both.
I do! My husgand isn't a fan of the rind, but I like it fine. I would experiment - try dehydrating some with it, and some without and see what you like best.
Hi Gail, busy these days with my paying customers (online students, unrelated to what I do on YT). I think oranges are my favorite. I'm putting them in smoothies every day, along with kale and some other fruit. They are a nice addition. I'll bet they smell great in potpourri.
@@muhammadwaqar6774 unfortunately, I don't have the bandwidth for that. But the good news is that the type of dehydrator you haven't doesn't matter too much. The only thing is if you have a dehydrator that doesn't have a temperature option will dehydrate at a high temperature, and that's not best for fruit and vegetables. (It does work for them, but reduces the nutrient content.) If you do have a dehydrator with a temperature selection option, dehydrate at a temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to maintain as much nutrients as possible.
@@muhammadwaqar6774 I'm glad to hear you have the temp section. Regarding seeds, what I recommend is to slice the grapefruit and when sliced, it's pretty easy to remove the seeds before dehydrating. It is a bit more work, for sure. But when you slice them, the seeds are always near the surface so shouldn't be too difficult to remove.
I would say at least a year. A lot of it depends on how you store them. If you store them in a cool, dry place, without a lot of light, they store longer. Also, I use a Foodsaver to vacuum seal my jars, and that helps them keep longer.
Interesting idea! I had never thought of that, but it certainly helps with meat. I'm getting more citrus tomorrow, so I may try partially freezing a lemon and cutie to see how they do.
Hi ... Thanks for making the video..... You're not using a Slicing knife.... A serrated edged knife is for bread or meat.... You need a good slicing knife
I enjoyed watching as I am about to start dehydrating
That's awesome! I think you'll love it!
What are you using the orange powder for?
I Just started dehydrating and so far i done strawberries, bananas, and apples. Apples i should of left on longer but now i know. I am doing oranges today hopefully they will turn out good.
It sounds like you're doing a great job!
I bet the house smelled wonderful while you were dehydrating those cuties. Thanks for sharing. 😃❤
They did! So far this has been my favorite thing to dehydrate. I plan to do more soon, while they are still in season and at a good price.
Hi Rebecca great share love all the dehydrating videos. The screens are so great for the fruits. Those cuties look extra sweet! Yummy
They are delicious!
When I cut an onion, at the end, I stab with a fork so I can hold it still and get good cuts closer tonthe end. Maybe try this with oranges? Thank you.❤
Oh my. I would love that. Will be so good in tea also. Blessings my friend ❤️
Do you put them straight in the jar after they are done or do you condition them some way??
Yes, these are delicious. I love them so much I'm going to do more soon, while they are still in season, since they taste better and are a better price in season. I haven't tried them in tea yet, but I think that would be delicious. I've been snacking on them straight, crumbling them over granola, and putting them in smoothies. They add such a nice orange flavor to everything! How is your juicing going?
I let them cool a bit before putting into the jar. I left enough room in the jar to shake them, which I did every day for about a week, checking for any moisture. Since I tend to dehydrate until things are really dry, I haven't had to put them back in.
@@StockingMyPantry very well. I try to do it for 1-2 meal replacements. It’s fun trying new blends.
@@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy That's awesome! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching! Here are the two dehydrators I personally use and recommend: amzn.to/3EJrS3i and amzn.to/3nUxX6f .
Good video, you are doing very well, It is very interesting to me. I like your video "51" Thanks for sharing the video my dear friend. God bless us. Have a nice day...
Thank you very much!
@@StockingMyPantry You are very welcome my dear friend....
I happened to dehydrate oranges. I bought a bag of 20 oranges n could not finish. Decided to dehydrate n eat like chips. A bit bitter bec I didn't remove the pith. Its worth it as its tangy n sweet.
I'm glad you found something good to do with them rather than just letting them go bad!
I have another batch of apples to dehydrate. Will try to do with citrus
I think that's a great idea. At least where I am, citrus is plentiful right now. Very flavorful and at a good price, so it's a nice time to dehydrate them!
Thanks for the video. Use a food processor to cut the oranges. Works like a charm.
Thanks for the tip! When I moved cross country to live with my 90-year-old mom, I left my food processor there. She has just a small chopper. Since her house is full with her own stuff, I haven't yet replaced my food processor. I have, however, really thought about doing so because I miss it! I would definitely use it a lot to prepare food for canning or dehydrating.
@@StockingMyPantry it’s nice to have the option for sure. Some days I enjoy cutting up everything and they other days or like you said batches for preservation it’s easier with the food processor.
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Thank you so much 👍 I am using up all of the citrus that I dehydrated in the last year because it will soon be citrus season again here soon. Many neighbors have citrus trees and they are happy to share because the trees bear more fruit than they can eat themselves.
what can you use the dehydrated oranges for besides decorating stuff with?
Great question! I've used them in smoothies (need a high powered blender!). I also like putting them in tea, pitchers of water, etc. I've also just snacked on them. I haven't done this, but have known of people who have powdered them and used them in baking.
If you do any stir frys you can throw small pieces in or crumble them up in it. Powder them & mix with other spices to use in baking & cooking. Add them to your tea or coffee for a different flavor. I make Kahlua and add some to that....especially if using an orange flavored vodka. Use your imagination & experiment with them in all kinds of dishes & drinks! 😁 You'd be surprised at how just adding something like that gives your food or drink a new element of flavor! Almost forgot...the outer rings...tend to be bitter! If you dont like that..only use the inner flesh part! Also make sure you taste whatever citrus your drying before you dry it! If your citrus tastes bitter it will only get worse in the drying process! I have gotten oranges that tasted bitter so I didn't use them for drying. I use those for cleaning sprays.
@@Sunny-jz3dy thank you. Some awesome!
@@VioletTakacs Your welcome! I know there's a lot of info out there and sometimes it gets confusing! lol
They look so pretty!
Thank you! I think so, too. I love that they maintain a vibrant color.
What about the liquid in the orange peel? Would it make the oranges taste nasty in drinks?
Great question! I think it's a matter of personal preference. I am fine with it, but my husband is not. So maybe try just a small amount to see if it suits your preferences.
Can you dehydrate oranges without the peel? Or maybe pinch the peel to release the liquid?
@@BeachCarr Yes! I peeled oranges, broke them into sections, and dehydrated them. It took longer to dehydrate them, I think because they weren't cut open, but it worked. If you wanted to speed it up, you could peel and then slice them, or break them into sections and cut them in half, etc.
@@StockingMyPantry I asked because I am starting a cannoli business and making different flavors and I don't want the drinks and food to taste nasty
@@BeachCarr sounds exciting! I would recommend leaving off the peels because they can be bitter.
Verry good dr, im sri lanka.
Thanks for watching and commenting, all the way from Sri Lanka!
I've never dehydrated grapefruit sounds good. They all look so good. Have you tried segmenting them from the peel and Rhine before and then dehydrating (like when there canned)
Thanks for your comment. I did the segmenting with mandarin oranges, and I wasn't crazy about them. However, I discovered that my husband prefers them compared to the ones with rinds. So now I'm doing both.
@@StockingMyPantry It looked like they had the skin on them. I bet they are tasty
@@MontysnMotion Yes! I've been grinding them into a rough powder and putting them in smoothies. So good! Hope you and the family are doing well.
I think if you used the mandolin by pushing away from you rather then trying to pull the fruit towards you, you may find it easier.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give that a try.
Do you eat the rind on both the oranges and grapefruit?
I do! My husgand isn't a fan of the rind, but I like it fine. I would experiment - try dehydrating some with it, and some without and see what you like best.
Hi Rebecca. Whats up with you? I did regular oranges but I just did mine for homemade potpourri.
Hi Gail, busy these days with my paying customers (online students, unrelated to what I do on YT). I think oranges are my favorite. I'm putting them in smoothies every day, along with kale and some other fruit. They are a nice addition. I'll bet they smell great in potpourri.
@@StockingMyPantry started my new diet.
Can i ask you a little bit more about dehydrating grapefruit.?
Sure, what specifically would you like to know?
@@StockingMyPantry can i get contact you somewhere else so i can ask you total detail by also showing you the dehydrator i have.
@@muhammadwaqar6774 unfortunately, I don't have the bandwidth for that. But the good news is that the type of dehydrator you haven't doesn't matter too much. The only thing is if you have a dehydrator that doesn't have a temperature option will dehydrate at a high temperature, and that's not best for fruit and vegetables. (It does work for them, but reduces the nutrient content.) If you do have a dehydrator with a temperature selection option, dehydrate at a temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to maintain as much nutrients as possible.
@@StockingMyPantry the grapefruits in my country has seeds in it thats the problem i face while dehydrating them(my dehydrator do have temp section.
@@muhammadwaqar6774 I'm glad to hear you have the temp section. Regarding seeds, what I recommend is to slice the grapefruit and when sliced, it's pretty easy to remove the seeds before dehydrating. It is a bit more work, for sure. But when you slice them, the seeds are always near the surface so shouldn't be too difficult to remove.
How long do they keep?
I would say at least a year. A lot of it depends on how you store them. If you store them in a cool, dry place, without a lot of light, they store longer. Also, I use a Foodsaver to vacuum seal my jars, and that helps them keep longer.
this was a great video new sub
Awesome thank you!
Do you think if you froze the citrus partially it might be easier to slice?
Interesting idea! I had never thought of that, but it certainly helps with meat. I'm getting more citrus tomorrow, so I may try partially freezing a lemon and cutie to see how they do.
My grapefruit was nowhere near ready at 10 hours!
Hi ... Thanks for making the video..... You're not using a Slicing knife.... A serrated edged knife is for bread or meat.... You need a good slicing knife
It's much easier and precise.... doesn't saw through the fruit....
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, indeed, I can use a better knife for sure.
Thank you.