How to Dehydrate Pumpkin
Versatile and nutrient-rich, dehydrated pumpkin adds a touch of fall flavour to desserts, baking, and spice blends. It also works as a natural thickener for sauces and stews, making it a must-have for both trail cooking and home kitchens!
Notable Equipment
- 1 Dehydrator
Ingredients
- Pumpkin cooked or canned
Instructions
- 1. Scoop pureed, mashed, or canned pumpkin onto a leather tray insert; See notes for amounts needed
- 2. Spread out as evenly as possible with the back of a spoon
- 3. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 135°F for about 8 hours (thin sheets) to 12 hours (thicker sheets)
Notes
How much pumpkin per tray:
- Amount required will vary on the size of your trays
- Pouring pumpkin thinly creates crisp, crackable sheets; thicker layers yield flexible squares
- Each texture serves a unique purpose, depending on how you plan to use it! Learn more about this in our FAQs
- Avoid over filling your trays, as it can significantly extend drying time
- A fruit leather insert tray is required
- Dehydrating times can vary based on factors like puree vs. mash consistency, the pumpkin’s water content, humidity, and even your altitude. Adjust as needed for optimal drying
- To learn more about dehydrating, check out our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics
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