MAKE IT RAW: how I dry my fruit/veggies without a dehydrator

[@survivormary1126]

Eee gads! First my home would fill up with fruit flies instantly and the filthy things would be all over the fruit. Second, grapes don't just start to wrinkle up - they MOLD. You really need to use low heat from oven, dehydrator, or sunshine, not just hang out on your counter for most foods to dehydrate properly and not cause food poisoning. Blessings.

[@CoffeeT-v5j]

😂😂😂 she just left them for a day or two not a month so relax. Plus she said it’s cold very cold in Alaska. It’s hot where I am so yes they might mold on my counter but I’m very sure there are no fruit flies in cold Alaska because they cannot live in cold conditions

[@StaciahFriendofTheMostHigh]

I left some tiny red hot 🥵 peppers 🌶 on my counter in a ceramic bowl…they are drying out and they turned a beautiful gold color. So pretty! Thank you for this info I’m definitely going to do this natural 🍎 air dry technique!

[@elliottefilms9662]

I ended up in having flies and maggots in my apple 😂😂😂

[@MarkFaust]

You just saved me asking about that; I have hard enough time keeping fruit flies out of the house and this method is 100% to make it worse let alone have fly eggs all over the food.

[@housebunnies3]

Thank you Staci❣️ I love this method. We have a dehydrator because when we first started out with this lifestyle, we thought we would be making a lot of burgers and breads, etc. But I am now at a point where I am not craving those things nearly as much. I just want fruit all day and a salad and a little fat on the evening. I am sure many people without a dehydrator will find this video very helpful❣️ Many Blessings to you, Tami

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you so much Tami. :)

[@pissedoffnotpissedon7017]

I live in S.C. fairly humid but an abundance of sun...Very simple....I made a frame of wood with food grade (rubber screen) in between the frames(I nailed them together). Put the screen on blocks to have air flow(on an outside table) draped mosquito netting around it..I dry everthing in garden. I know have a bigger frame. I blend my dry product to a powder. Put in air tight jars with a moisture packet glued to the lid. I make tomato past, tomato sauce, apple sauce, mushroom sauce. You name it. I also leave some slices whole for soup in a jar, just add meat...takes up so little room!! 💯🇺🇸👊✌️❤️🤍💙....Excuse my handle..I mostly rant on political sites..lol!!🤷‍♀️

[@anjie0301]

Great video Miss Staci! I just got my first dehydrator as a Christmas gift and I love it. It cost about 95 dollars (plus 20 for a set of 3 paraflex sheets.) I must say that it's been a game changer for me. It's a little 4 tray Excalibur that I use to make raw veggie crackers. They're so crispy and light that is hard to believe they are raw. I turn it to 115 degrees and leave them overnight, then I flip them and put them back in for another hour or two. Next up will be a vitamix blender (fingers crossed) because my Ninja is too hard to clean. .....baby steps. ☺ ps. I still haven't invested in a juicer. I use the blender and nut milk bag method for my green juices. I have limited counter space.

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Cinnamon Girl! Thank you. That's just fine and fabulous! Yes, baby steps are wonderful. Whatever floats you're little boat. :) I know there are tons of raw meals you can do with a dehydrator. If you choose to use one, go right on ahead. :) It's a great stepping stone for most people. :)

[@Ascadians]

As a cook & food service specialist it frightens me that small molds develop so easily, Especially high sugar content stuff. Do you have any methods to prevent mold / bacteria?

[@bobby99261]

Can soaking in salt water before drying it prevent the developing of molds?

[@santilmunine3936]

@@bobby99261 i dont think you should listen to someone who openly leave their food in the counter where bacteria. And mold can develop

[@stiaininbeglan3844]

@@bobby99261 typically, the lemon juice is what helps with that. The acidity of the lemon juice not only stops the fast oxidation but also fast bacteria growth. You could try water with a heavy salt content, but just remember that plain water enables bacterial growth and too much salt leaves your food inedible. It's worth a try. Remember to trust your nose. If something doesn't smell right, it probably isn't.

[@danruinsfood4002]

You are spreading so many happy smiles and happy bellies, changing the world with your nice videos. Thank you, kind one! Peace love and banana donuts! (I actually hate bananas unless they are in bread or already dried, or in a banana/milk drink. (Like, you know, an actual "milk" shake)

[@MarceloRodrigues-yx3ty]

Awesome video, thanks! If I may, I would add to avoid light during dehydrating, this would avoid light degenaration of some components of the fruit. Also, covering with a fabric or net to avoid flies. Thanks again!!!

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you so much Marcelo. :) Makes sense with the light. The fly situation....in Alaska you really don't have to worry about that. I never really have any problems with fruit flies living in Alaska because it's always so cold for most of the year. That's one of the benefits of living in a really cold climate. That's why I never cover the fruit. But definitely being in a warmer climate a fabric or cloth with be used for sure. :)

[@karengolden7033]

Here in southern CA, I'm trying my first attempt to air dry frozen mixed veg between 2 sheets of cheesecloth resting on a cooling rack inside a cookie sheet for air circulation. I sprinkled lightly with salt. The weather temps have been 101 above or below, so I placed the tray in on my covered patio. I'm hoping to buy a quality dehydrator someday but will try this first. Thank you for the tips Staci.

[@jessicag630]

7:19 How do you keep your apples frok oxidizing? My apples always turn black quickly if don't give it salt water. Have you ever got white mold when air drying and any tips to prevent mold growing?

[@cycleofficial4744]

Thank you so much for your video Staci ! Can't believe how clearly visible the drying effect is even after only one night. My gut told me for months there must be a natural way to dry any food so until today I did not get a dehydrator neither did I use an oven. Besides, I read somewhere that sun-drying degrades vitamins. Don't know if that is true or if the effect of it is neglectable.

[@tegmapat11]

How long would it take to harden the bananas for simple storage in jars? I worry about fruit flies, but because I live in a heavy snowbelt, I suppose I could wait until winter to do my fruits this way. What other fruits do you dry, and how do you store them afterwards? Blessings to you sweet gal!

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Pat A. :) Thank you so much for your lovely comment! You know, I don't really know. I just have always let them dry out until they are "doughnut soft." I think if you want them hard, you would need to dry them in a dehydrator or the oven. But, it's worth a try to experiment to see how long it takes to harden them though before they start going bad. Oh the fruit flies, I know in Alaska I never had to worry about fruit flies because of the cold and cool temperatures year round. Winter will probably be a better time of year to do it, but you could store them in in the fridge. They will still dry out in the fridge and it will help protect against those fruit flies. I dry out bananas, pears, apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, oranges/citrus, and grapes. I just store them on a plate and put it in the fridge with no covering. For the tomatoes and cucumbers I dry them out in the fridge. Just put slice them up and place on a plate and let air dry in the fridge. :) Hopefully that helps you out a little Pat A. Comments, questions, and opinions are always welcome on my social media pages. :) You have yourself a good day today! :)

[@angieberry4002]

You totally killing this naturally dry technique girl 😁🌸 makes me want to dry it with banana and make cinnamon rolls!

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you so much Angie! :) Oooooo them banana cinnamon rolls! Tasty. :) You have yourself a good day Angie.

[@baabaanamoah892]

Thanks so much, I’m in west Africa I want to dry ripped plantain in a powder. Do I dry it on the sun

[@raneesahachartsiri]

FIRST!!! Thanks for this much needed video. I have never wanted to invest in a dehydrator that is expensive and would take up space. Miss Staci, do you ever have an issue with mold when drying fruits naturally?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Panda Princess. Cool! I do not have any issues with molding when drying fruits naturally. I think the environments that we live in play a big role with that. Up here in Alaska it's cold and extremely dry all the time. There's no moisture in the air. I imagine being in a very hot and humid place though you'd probably run into some molding issues (not sure though....just a thought). :)

[@lilidevinefem]

You aldo can do it in the oven but keep the stove door open a tiny bit. And they come out exactly like a dehydrator would

[@meman6964]

Keep a fan running over fruit in humid climate.

[@eyepodwalkman6247]

Amazed by how little browning happened in your demo. Your accent is fantastic fooooor suuuure..

[@dorcasekupe6532]

Wow, love this. What can I use to cover up whatever I am drying Because we have fliers dust and particles

[@Shaunpeters105]

That’s my problem too

[@kiwipuffs1565]

Did you just leave them out on the parchment paper... or did you do something else with them?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi M S. Sorry for not getting to your comment sooner. I just left them out on the parchment paper. You can just put them on a plate if that's all you have. There's no set materials you really need for this method. Just whatever works. :)

[@anythingaboutlifealessandr9120]

Thank you for this, we have banana here in our backyards , with a lots of fruits . And want to preserve longer. This video really helps. 😘

[@LondonFogInFall]

Do you get fruit flies when you leave the fruit out to dry? When my bananas get too ripe they tend to pop up

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Patricia. I do not get fruit flies when I leave the fruit out to dry. The reason why is because I live in Alaska. Alaska is super cold and extremely dry for most of the year so bugs and especially fruit flies are never a problem up here. Sometimes in the summer time they will come out a little, but not bad at all really. That's one good thing about living in a cold climate as a low fat raw vegan....you don't have to deal with fruit flies! :)

[@BilalKhan-qg4ij]

Hi Dear Its possible to dry mint inside the Room if i turn on AC

[@Azariah-pv2xv]

What can I use in place of the parchment paper

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Azariah. You can just use a regular plate to put them on. I just used that paper because I had it on hand. You can dry fruit on a regular plate just fine. Have a great day today! :)

[@Azariah-pv2xv]

And if you have nothing what would you suggest

[@missstaci5223]

@@Azariah-pv2xvYou could try just laying the fruit down on a table top. If you don't have a table top, I would do a rock or flat surface of some kind. That's what I would experiment with. Just make sure the surface is generally clean. I think that would work just fine because if one thinks about if we were in nature, what would you use? We would get creative for sure.

[@lilidevinefem]

Doesnt the fruits go bad before they are dried because it can take two day with a dehydrator

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Lisa. They don't to me. I make sure the fruits are ripe and then chop them up and just let them air dry. To me they don't taste bad at all. I guess it all depends on what you like. :)

[@erumfatima1000]

Good video but it would have been helpful if this off grid dehydrating technique would have been demonstrated for drying tomatoes and Leafy green vegetables

[@missstaci5223]

Hi erumfatima 1000. Totally understandable. This technique is just a simple way to dry a few different types of fruits if you're someone who doesn't want to invest in a dehydrator. It's not a method to do all kinds of produce. But it is a workable method for some types of fruits. Just thought I would share it if someone wanted to try it out. Just having some fun experimenting and it worked. If you're someone who wants to do serious dehydrating, then of course you would go for the dehydrator for your needs. Hope you have a great day today! :)

[@fellowshipwithfamily-charl2127]

Hi hope your keeping well. I'm from the UK. Looking to stock up incase of a next food shortage. How long do the fruit pieces keep for after dehydrating them, can I just keep them in a air tight container after? Thank you and God bless 😊

[@ChrisMan83]

I am also from the UK, Watching videos like these to try and figure 🤦‍♂️

[@ChrisMan83]

I think for storage they needs to be totally evaporated. No water at all

[@ChrisMan83]

I see that you have responded to me in my notification's, But I dont see the comment here? However I got the first part of your response, And that is truly Awesome! God surely made that happen 😊

[@fellowshipwithfamily-charl2127]

@@ChrisMan83 my friend is reading 1 Corinthian and her fave book is Romans. 😊

[@lilidevinefem]

So you wouldnt be able to store them long term. Because i think that the reason to dehydrating foods but i may be wrong

[@missstaci5223]

You're correct Lisa. :) This particular method that I do you most certainly wouldn't be able to store them long term. Definitely use a dehydrator if you prefer to do massive amounts of drying often. This way of doing it is free and easy to do if someone just wants to try it out. :) You have yourself a good day Lisa. :)

[@tehualilianblancoarizpe5729]

Drinking game : take a shot every time she says “ donut “

[@SaraJ-87]

Miss staci I miss your videos so much please upload we all miss you ♥️

[@orionlottering7349]

Yes hon...? Your temp is so cool and dry that its actually easier for you there than for the rest of the world in hot or regular climate

[@dodo-ur5tq]

That is a hygiene risk. How do you prevent the fruit from going mouldy or rotting??? Also keeping flies and flying insects off fruit as alot of insects at night??

[@GlitterBurstASMR]

Have no idea how it works as mine fruits will only turn bad instead of dehydrate ! 🤷🤷🤷

[@YellowMoose3000]

Can u plz do one specifically about pineapple?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi YellowMoose3000. I certainly can. I'm not sure how it will turn out but I certainly can experiment with it and capture it on video for you all. :) Have a good day today!

[@YellowMoose3000]

@@missstaci5223 Thank you🙂

[@missstaci5223]

@@YellowMoose3000 You are very welcome YellowMoose :)

[@BerylBerry]

What about fruit flies ? Won’t they go onto the fruit drying in the air ?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi BerylBerry. There are a few, but for the most part I don't have a problem with them. I've been doing this method for many years now and it works great. I think if people have an issue with the fruit flies than putting them in the refrigerator would be good. They will still dry out that way. Hope that helps. :) Have a great day today!

[@muneebmeer1373]

how many days it takes to air dry...

[@mistymarley9782]

yeah I'm with you about dehydrating. I want to do this but I'll have fruit flies take over.. im just getting rid of them lol they know good food

[@Skylightatdusk]

Isn't is possible to cover the fruit with a light piece of fabric to keep the fruit flies out?

[@aidamorales3329]

Like to dry apples and oranges for potpourri

[@MOON-wr5zq]

Freeze-dried foods of fruits and vegetables made by natural cultivation have already been completed. It can be easily returned to the original state with water, and the taste and mouthfeel are restored to the original state. Those dried fruits and dried vegetables whose cells have not been destroyed can be stored for a long period of two to three years, and are expected to save the future of food shortages. 🥒 🥝

[@chathurasri6828]

Is it ? I am from India....I wanna dry pear fruit 🍐 n make powder without a dehydrator....but it's rainy season now....but after 2 days ants kept crawling and my pear tend to spoil when I air dried them

[@MOON-wr5zq]

I am Japanese. My previous comment was on freeze dried foods from Japan's Japonic brand. A common method for making dried fruits is to heat them in a microwave oven and gradually dry them while absorbing moisture with kitchen paper, or to dry them indoors or use an oven toaster. Once you've made dried fruit by any method, use Mill grinder and powder it. By the way, due to the effects of pesticide residues, commercially available fruits and vegetables will rot and melt, but fruits and vegetables grown by wild and natural methods will wither and harden. Good luck. 🍌 🍆 🏋

[@chocolatevegangirl1056]

How do you store these after drying 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@missstaci5223]

For me, I tend to eat everything when it's ready. :) But, you can store them in a regular container with a lid and just put it in the fridge. I usually just make enough that lasts one or two days. It's a fun and much cheaper way of dehydrating, but if someone wants to do mass quantities and wants truly dehydrated fruits, then they would want to use an actual dehydrator. This is a good method to at least try out. It may take longer, but it's fun and interesting to do. :) Hope that helps Chocolate Vegan Girl. Thanks so much for your comments. I hope you have yourself a good day. :)

[@manners7483]

This wouldn't work in a humid environment. You can make a drying hut pretty easy though.

[@lleemcdermitt1892]

Would putting on wire trays also work?? Nice video

[@missstaci5223]

Not sure Lee. It's worth a try though. Just has to be on a flat surface. :)

[@morning_dew_manna]

I am in Oklahoma. This cannot work here lol. But a outdoor sun dryer is aight.

[@potatius6421]

So how was the food poisoning?

[@mochi_4726]

☠️

[@lilianbalfour9066]

What about protecting them from flying insects or ants

[@ma.wilmaalberto6050]

Hi Miss Stacey..thank u so much for sharing this video. If I may ask can i do this in other fruits like mangoes?thank u from Philippines❤

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Ma. Wilma Alberto. :) You're so very welcome. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. You most certainly can ask anything you want. :) Oh wow! Mangoes! I never thought of that. I certainly think that it will work with mangoes. That sounds like a fabulous idea. That is so neat that you are from the Philippines! Hope that helps you out a little. You have yourself a good day today Ma. Wilma Alberto :)

[@Xxstephenx1x]

Dehydrators just speed it up. i feel like it is still natural

[@missstaci5223]

Oh for sure. Completely agree. I just did this video to help show others that if they don't have a dehydrator, like myself, that they can still dehydrate produce. People seem to like it. :)

[@TheINFP_Diary]

Thank you so much!❤

[@missstaci5223]

You're very welcome NeuroVerse789! :)

[@nyslor1982]

Can you do this with citrus fruits?

[@kennypridemore5466]

What about vinegar flys ? How to you protect your drying fruit

[@lesliruiz4401]

Banana doughnuts? Banana cinnamon rolls? YUMM!!! 😋. Next batch of bananas I will be trying those out.

[@missstaci5223]

Oh they are amazingly delicious! :)

[@dianintanpbp4990]

in Indonesia it called sale pisang

[@dianacreamer2319]

gurl these fruits need sun to naturally dry out that what my people did back in late times sun dryed from hot sudans sun kisses sun not in that apartment without some sort of heat that will cause organism growth the banana look too hydrated ,cover them with a cheese cloth use your oven low heat dont open the oven much let it slow dry but it will still be quick enough to get the job done

[@chocolatevegangirl1056]

Thanks I’m gonna start doing this immediately

[@missstaci5223]

You're so very welcome Chocolate Vegan Girl. :) Hope you enjoy!

[@imeceo7795]

Great video. Does your kitty try to eat some of the fruit?

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you Lisa. Nope, Elsee leaves everything alone. :)

[@SKaede]

THANKS YOU Great video, all these other videos just show how putting fruit into a dehydrator, well ... no shit Sherlocks if i have the machine i woundn't need to look for online instruction.

[@missstaci5223]

Funny :) You're welcome. Happy to share. :)

[@chocolatevegangirl1056]

Haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chathurasri6828]

Hi ...I am from India...you look so cute......I wanna make pear fruit 🍐 powder without a dehydrator....but it's rainy season now . I started drying them....after 2 days ants kept crawling and my pear tend to spoil when I air dried them.... Will you please tel me how much time did it take for you to dry the pear fruit dear🍐?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Chathura Sri. Thank you so much for you lovely comment. :) That's so neat that you're from India! Oh my goodness, ants. Well, this method I have found is good to do the cheapest way but will only be doable for about 2 days of drying. I haven't dried my fruits out til they are super hard to turn them into a powder yet. I think if you want to do that, you would have to use an actual dehydrator or oven. You can use the oven just on very low heat and that could possibly work. I never really have any problems with bugs, but I guess it depends on the type of climate your in. Hopefully that helps you out a little. Comments, thoughts, and opinions are always welcome on my social media pages. You have yourself a good day Chathura Sri. :)

[@danruinsfood4002]

Ewww yummy... can't wait until tomorrow and try some banana donuts haha!

[@sandysuchamisfit]

What do you do about fruit flies?

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Pyr0maniack. I live up here in Alaska (an extremely cold climate) so I don't have to deal with fruit flies. It's too cold for most of the year up here so I don't deal with bug issues like most of you all in the lower 48. :)

[@saigeconnolly]

Putting a desk fan next to it will speed up the process as well as keep flies away

[@ddseeswonders7700]

Too much talking for a 10 second video.

[@MonseM12]

thanks for sharing, I definitely will try at home!

[@missstaci5223]

You're so very welcome Monse M! I love drying out the bananas like this. So tasty, simple, easy, and cheap. :)

[@rickjames7576]

You could spread a little peanut butter on that banana strip and roll it up. Mmmmmm

[@danruinsfood4002]

The sun don't shine, most of the time

[@happyhappy-ql5ny]

Wow

[@alexeingorn5222]

THANK YOU!

[@dexyjehovah2200]

thank u!!

[@daisukiyamamoto3904]

Do u have blood sugar issue? Seems all high suger content

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Daisukiyamamoto3904. I don't. Everything has been perfectly normal. I have never had any blood sugar issues at all. :)

[@daisukiyamamoto3904]

@@missstaci5223 because u r still young or have good gene. best

[@SYA-gl7pb]

Me searching this up for my hamster

[@notmmeeaa]

Omg same😂

[@omgurung5858]

Hi

[@holistico.g7260]

Love it thank you for sharing !!!!

[@1100maya]

you've a cat aren't you? I can see some of her hair on your top, I

[@pranalikamble6448]

Thanks fr sharing 🥰

[@gabriellerunnells398]

Thank you, and Shalom.

[@dearbrave4183]

Thank you😊 no more worrying about investing in a dehydrator😅

[@missstaci5223]

That's right. You're so very welcome. :)

[@survivormary1126]

omg. use the sun or your oven. You can become very ill from what she is saying, especially from the grapes.

[@mcdebanjan]

i need to be helthey

[@kellycarver2500]

Useless video for anyone looking to actually STORE their food long term. Maybe if this woman would buy a lot more fruits, then she could have some left to try and do that, after drying them.This vid is more about eating partially dried fruits than actually storing anything.

[@MarceloRodrigues-yx3ty]

But she didn't try to show how to store. She's just showing how to dehydrate without any equipment. Look the title and be nicier next time. The video is awesome for the intention she really had. ;-)

[@allgreenchannel2968]

Excellent video! Stay warm!

[@atthescreen]

thank you

[@pulseoftheland]

You are so sweet! and very informative fun video!

[@librarybrigade]

Thankyou!

[@missstaci5223]

You're so very welcome Martinez! :)

[@TheAnhar1]

Staci you look gorgeous.

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you so much TheAnhar1. I appreciate that very much! :)

[@saqibiqbal8434]

Waste

[@shaafiesulaimannsamba3352]

i like this method please god bless you.

[@missstaci5223]

Hi Mulangira. Oh that's wonderful. I'm happy you like this method. So easy to do. :) Many blessings right back to you. :) Have a good day Mulangira.

[@solivagant6715]

I'm making food for my rat lol

[@thenikhilkukreja]

It is fruit poison

[@john-paulcabral4670]

i loveeeee dehydrated bananas

[@InvictusRemaneo]

Lol you are so cute. Keep it up

[@rayataylor3476]

love it

[@jacoblaishram5382]

You are so amazing

[@missstaci5223]

Thank you so much jacob :)

[@jacoblaishram5382]

Highly appreciate