How to Dehydrate Pineapple
Notable Equipment
- 1 Dehydrator
Ingredients
- pineapple
Instructions
- 1. Slice pineapple into the desired size or shape (but no more than 1/4" thick) - see notes
- 2. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (no over lapping)
- 3. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 135°F for about 13 hours
Notes
Choose your cut:
- For slices, cut the pineapple lengthwise into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick (cut around and discard the core)
- For chunks, cut the pineapple into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick (cut around and discard the core), and then cut into smaller chunks
- For rings, core the pineapple and then cut the pineapple crosswise into ¼ inch thick rounds
- Don’t have a pineapple corer? Cut the pineapple into rounds (with the core intact) then use a small circular cutter or knife to remove the core from each round
- Pineapple fibers run lengthwise, so cutting it into lengthwise strips (top to bottom) helps lock in the natural juices and sugars instead of letting them escape through extra cut surfaces. The result? A sweeter, more flavorful dried pineapple!
- You can use canned or frozen pineapple, however, fresh pineapple is highly recommended for the best texture and flavour
- A mesh liner is recommended for pineapple - especially if doing chunks (otherwise they will fall through the trays)
- Dehydrating times may vary (the water content in the pineapple, as well as the humidity and altitude of where you live in impact the time)
- To learn more about dehydrating, check out our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics
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