The production process and flow of dried crabapple fruit are a delicate and attention to detail process, mainly including the following steps:

1、 Material preparation

Fresh crabapple fruit: Choose ripe, pest free, and plump crabapple fruit as the raw material.

Clear water: used to clean the crabapple fruit.

Sugar (optional): Choose whether to add it according to personal taste and the amount to be added.

2、 Cleaning and processing

Cleaning: Place the crabapple fruit in clean water and carefully clean the surface of any dirt and potential pesticide residues.

Peel and Core Removal: Use a small knife or specialized peeling tool to remove the skin and core of the crabapple fruit, keeping the flesh intact.

3、 Slicing and soaking

Slicing: Cut the seedless crabapple fruit into evenly sliced pieces with a thickness of approximately 3-5 millimeters, which is beneficial for subsequent drying.

Soaking (optional): If you like sweetness, you can soak the cut crabapple slices in sugar water for a period of time. The ratio of sugar water can be adjusted according to personal taste, usually 500 grams of water plus 100 grams of sugar.

4、 Drying

Laying: Lay the crabapple fruit slices flat on the drying net, ensuring that they do not overlap with each other for even heating.

Set temperature: Set the temperature of the dryer or oven between 55-65 degrees Celsius to avoid overheating and burning of the fruit slices.

Drying time: The drying time is approximately 10-20 hours, depending on the thickness of the fruit slices and the performance of the dryer. During the drying process, it is necessary to flip the fruit slices in a timely manner to ensure even drying.

5、 Cooling and preservation

Cooling: After drying, take out the dried crabapple fruit and let it cool naturally to room temperature.

Storage: Store completely cooled dried crabapple fruits in a clean sealed container or bag to prevent moisture. At the same time, it should be stored in a dry and ventilated place to prevent moisture and deterioration.

6、 Precautions

Throughout the entire production process, attention should be paid to hygiene and cleanliness to avoid contaminating dried crabapple fruits.

During the drying process, it is important to control the temperature and time to avoid damaging the nutritional content and taste of the crabapple fruit.

Attention should be paid to moisture and insect prevention during storage to ensure the quality of dried crabapple fruits.

By following the above steps, you can make delicious dried crabapple fruits. This dried fruit not only retains the original flavor and nutritional components of the crabapple fruit, but also has a long shelf life and portability, making it a good companion for home travel.