Dehydrated Mangoes in the Dehydrator

TL;DR

Dehydrated mangoes are slices or strips of mangoes that were left to dry over a period of time.

The process sucks out all the juices of the fresh fruit slices so they can be stored and enjoyed later in time.

Dried fruits keep longer. It's a way to preserve your harvest fruits and fill up your pantry for the winter to come.

Drying Options

You have 3 options to dry your mangoes.

That said, I personally only use one option of the three and that's the dehydrator options.

Dehydrator (best option)

A dehydrator is a device, which carefully dries out fruits over a period of time.

Its job is just to dry fruits, vegetables, and herbs at a low temperature.

A dehydrator consists of the main heating part of the device and racks, which can be removed and stacked over each other as needed.

It's easier to control the temperature, and it's more hygienic to dry mango slices that way.

The downside is that you require a separate device. Yet, if you intend to dry more fruits in the future, than it's well worth buying a dehydrator.

Sun-dried

You can also sun dry your mango slices!

It's the cheapest option, but you need to keep an eye on your fruit slices.

You don't want dust falling on them or other impurities (or god forbid birds going for your mangoes).

Also keep an eye on the weather. Sun-drying mango slices is great in a climate where it doesn't rain much.

The downside is that it will take days for your mangoes to dry out properly.

Oven

You can also use your oven to dry your mangoes by spreading the slices over a parchment paper in the pan.

The fruit slices need to be dried in the lowest oven setting.

The problem is that most ovens don't have a lower setting than 210 Fahrenheit/ 100 Celsius.

The best drying temperature is 120 Fahrenheit/ 50 Celsius.

So, if you have an oven that can be set at 120 Fahrenheit/ 50 Celsius, you can use it the same way as a dehydrator.

Yet, an oven doesn't dry fruit equally, so some parts tend to get too dry and others not.

That's why I prefer using a dehydrator.

Dehydrator Instructions

Yep, the dehydrator is the easiest, best and cleanest way to prepare dehydrated mangoes.

Find the full guide to print in the recipe card further below.

Step 1

Cut mango close to the pit on both sides.

Peel mango fruit pieces.

Step 2

Slice fruit into small or large pieces.

Spread mango slices over dehydrator trays.

Step 3

Dry mango slices until crisp and perfect.

Store in an airtight container or eat and enjoy.

Flavor Variations and Ideas

You can also flavor your mango slices before you dry them! Naturally, they are unsweetened and plain as is (gluten-free).

Here are some flavor ideas, sprinkle the following over your mango slices before you dry them:

• sugar — try brown sugar, although mangoes are quite sweet
• red chili pepper ground — i.e. cayenne, Kashmiri chili pepper.
• ground green cardamom
• ground cinnamon

Storing

Store your dehydrated mango slices or strips in airtight containers or vacuum bags.

You don't need to refrigerate or freeze them (except if you live in a tropical climate).

But keep away from direct sunlight, humidity and heat.

If prepared and stored the right way, they will be good for about 6–12 months.

FAQs

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