Harvesting and Storing Fruit - Transform your Fruit with Drying!

As the harvest season approaches, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of fruit and wondering: “What do I do with all of it?”. You find that your freezer is full, and there is only so much apple crumble you can make. But, did you know that there’s an exciting alternative to preserving your harvest? Dried fruit snacks, a very delicious and practical solution if we do say so ourselves!

Why Dry your Fruit?

Drying fruit is a fantastic way to extend its shelf life, reduce waste, and create tasty, healthy snacks. Here are some more benefits of drying fruit:

• Versatility: Dried fruit can be used in a variety of ways such as in granolas, for baking, salads, or just as a snack on its own.
• Space: Dried fruit takes up much less space than fresh or frozen fruits.
• Reduced Waste: Instead of letting surplus fruit go to waste, drying them allows you to preserve it for months.
• Healthy Snacking: Dried fruit retains most of its nutrients and is a fantastic energy-boosting snack.

How to Dry Fruit

Drying fruit can be done in several ways, however, for the best results, we highly recommend using a dehydrator. It provides a controlled environment that speeds up the process of drying fruits while preserving their nutritional value and flavour.

At Vigo Presses, we offer a range of food dryers and dehydrators that makes drying fruit easiest and more efficient.

Pasteurising and Preservation

As well as drying, pasteurising is another excellent way to preserve your fruit. Pasteurisation involves heating fruit to kill bacteria, yeast, and mould, which will extend its shelf life. This is useful for making juices, ciders, and preserves.

Our pasteurisers are designed to make this process simple and effective, ensuring your fruit juices stay fresher for longer.

Get Creative with your Surplus Fruit

Are you looking for more inspiration? Visit our How To section and Recipes page for a variety of ideas on how to preserve your abundance of fruit. From dried apple ring snacks to cherry plum jelly, there are plenty of delicious and creative ways to enjoy your harvest all year round.

So, as the harvest season approaches, be prepared and not let your surplus fruit go to waste. With Vigo Presses’ dehydrators and pasteurisers, you can easily create a cupboard full of nutritious snacks and preserves, making sure nothing goes to waste.

Happy Harvesting!