Made easy with the Ezidri Dehydrator

There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own fruit snacks, no hidden nasties, just pure fruity goodness! Whether you're prepping lunchbox fillers, road trip nibbles, or wholesome afternoon treats, these DIY dehydrated apple rings, banana coins, and pear slices are fun to make and even more fun to eat.

Using the Ezidri Dehydrator, this process couldn’t be easier. It gently removes moisture while locking in natural flavour and nutrients, giving you perfectly chewy or crispy fruit every time. Get the kids involved and create your own custom snack stash!

Ingredients:

•            Apples (any variety you like)

•            Ripe bananas

•            Pears

Optional:

•            Lemon juice (to prevent browning)

•            Cinnamon or mixed spice for dusting

Method:

1.          Prep the fruit:

◦            Apples & Pears: Core (if desired) and slice into 5mm rings.

◦            Bananas: Peel and slice into coins around 5mm thick.

◦            For extra colour protection, dip apple and pear slices in a mixture of water and lemon juice (1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup water) for 1-2 minutes, then pat dry.

2.          Add flavour (optional):
Sprinkle with a little cinnamon or mixed spice for a warm, comforting twist.

3.          Dehydrate:
Place the fruit slices in a single layer on your Ezidri Dehydrator trays, making sure they don’t overlap.
Dry at 60–65ºC for approximately:

◦            Bananas: 8–10 hours (for chewy), up to 12 hours (for crisp)

◦            Apples & Pears: 10–12 hours or until desired texture is reached.

4.          Cool & Store:
Let fruit snacks cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or glass jar. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months (if they last that long!).

Snack Tips:

•            Perfect for school lunchboxes, hiking snacks or DIY snack platters.

•            Blend leftovers into trail mix or chop and add to muesli.

These also make cute edible gifts in glass jars with a ribbon!