Comments on: Drying Plums, Apricots and Peaches

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:50:18 +0000

I'd like to add to H Gardner's question, how do you know when the texture is correct? I've had my halved plums in the dryer for 48 hours and some feel dry on the edges but still pretty fleshy in the middle. Also, I'm concerned abut fermentation. Do the plums change consistency after cooling or sitting in a jar for a while? I don't expect store bought texture but I'm far from what I expected.

By: Val

Val — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:16 +0000

You'll be able to tell by the texture.

By: H Gardner

H Gardner — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:42:48 +0000

I am really keen to try drying my plums as I am overrun with them BUT I am retiscent to start because I don't quite understand step 5 where it says '… complete the drying process'. How do I know the drying process is complete? I realise it may be 'obvious' but I am concerned also that it may not be Many thanks in advance.
Helen