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I received a request off list to post my technique for drying kaki.

Caveats- this is the first year I have done this, I enjoyed the results, others may prefer crispier or softer product.

I used an old Waring electric food dehydrator- model 11DF10.

I sliced the decapped, washed, unskinned kaki into consistent 1/2" slices.  I placed them on the dehydrator sheets that had been sprayed with a unflavored non-stick cooking spay. When the sheet was assembled, I sprayed the top of the product with non-stick spray.

I dried them for about 20 hours - I like a crisp product.

I store the dried slices in clean glass jars.

Simple and delicious!

Betsy Hilborn

7a NC