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    How to Dehydrate Pears

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Learn How to Dehydrate Pears with this easy guide and you can make delicious and healthy snacks anytime. Use dehydrated pears for a quick snack or in salads or baked goods. Once you make these dehydrated pears at home, you will want to make them all the time!

    asian pear chips in a bowl and fresh pears and cinnamon sticks
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    Dehydrated pears are so easy to make and are a healthy snack. Pears are a great source of fiber and vitamins. Keep those skins on for the most benefit. I add a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar to mine, but that is completely optional. Since pears have natural sugar in them, they will still be a sweet but healthy treat without the added sugar.

    In this post, I show you how to dehydrate Asian pears, but you can use any type of pear or apple for this recipe. Times will vary depending on how thick or thin you slice your fruit, the climate, and temperature at the time, and your dehydrator.

    Ingredients and Tools Needed to Dehydrate Pears

    • Pears
    • Lemon or Lime Juice
    • Cinnamon and Sugar (optional)
    • Dehydrator
    • Mandoline
    • Large and small bowls
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    a bowl of dehydrated asian pear chips
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    How To Dehydrate Pears

    1. Wash and dry the pears.

    2. Prepare a large bowl with water and lemon juice (1 tablespoon lemon juice for every quart of water). This will keep the pear slices from browning and adds a little more flavor to the pears.

    3. Prepare another small bowl with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and set aside.

    4. Slice each pear using a mandoline if you have one. You can also use a knife but I find the mandoline gives you even slices for even dehydrating.

    5. Place the slices in the bowl of lemon water so they don't brown while you are prepping.

    • sliced asian pears with mandolin on a cutting board
    • sliced asian pears in lemon water
    • sliced asian pears on a dehydrator tray

    6. Once you have all of your pears sliced, place each piece on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar if desired and continue until all of your racks are full.

    7. Place the lid on the dehydrator and set it to 135Âş. It will take anywhere from 6-10 hours for the pears to fully dehydrate. Start checking them around 6 hours. You want them to be dry, crisp, and no mushy spots. They may be slightly leathery and should firm up when cooled.

    dehydrated pears with cinnamon and sugar in a bowl

    Best Pears for Dehydrating

    This recipe will work for any type of pear and also any type of apple. The best pears or apples for dehydrating are just ripe and not too mushy. I like Asian pears because they are firm and sweet and easy to slice. If your pear is overripe, it will be difficult to slice and will probably lose shape in the dehydrator.

    fresh asian pears on a wood board

    To Peel or Not to Peel?

    This is really up to you. I keep the peel on when I dehydrate Asian pears and I don't find the peel bothers me at all. However, if you don't like the peel, feel free to peel the pears before slicing.

    What to do with Dehydrated Pears

    Dehydrated pears make a great snack and they are easy to pack up and store. They are also delicious on salads, pizzas, and desserts! You can add dehydrated pears to baked goods as well like scones, muffins, and cookies!

    dehydrated asian pear chips

    How to Store Dehydrated Pears

    Dehydrated pears will last quite a long time if stored correctly. Place them in a sealable jar or container and store them in a dark, cool place. They should last a few weeks like this. You can also freeze them and they will be good for up to a year.

    How to Make Pear Chips in the Oven

    If you don't have a dehydrator, you can still make pear chips! Preheat your oven to 225Âş. Place the sliced pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for an hour and a half, flip and bake for another hour and a half. Continue baking until you have your desired crispiness. Cool the pears on a wire rack before enjoying or storing them.

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    sliced asian pears with cinnamon and sugar in dehydrator
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    How to Dehydrate Pears

    Learn How to Dehydrate Pears with this easy guide and you can make delicious and healthy snacks anytime.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time8 hrs
    Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Condiment, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: asian pears, dehydrated fruit, dehydrated pears, dehydrator recipe, pears
    Yield: 2 cups
    Author: EmilyFabulous
    Cost: 5

    Equipment

    • dehydrator
    • large bowl
    • mandoline or sharp knife
    • small bowl (for cinnamon sugar mixture)

    Materials

    • 6-8 ripe pears
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the pears. Prepare a large bowl with water and lemon juice (1 tablespoon lemon juice for every quart of water). This will keep the pear slices from browning and adds a little more flavor to the pears.
      dehydrated asian pear chips
    • Prepare another small bowl with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and set aside.
      cinnamon and sugar in a bowl
    • Slice each pear using a mandoline if you have one. You can also use a knife, but I find the mandoline gives you nice even slices that are perfect for dehydrating.
      sliced asian pears with mandolin on a cutting board
    • Place the slices in the bowl of lemon water so they don't brown while you are prepping.
      sliced asian pears in lemon water
    • Once you have all of your pears sliced, place each piece on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar if desired and continue until all of your racks are full.
      sliced asian pears with cinnamon and sugar in dehydrator
    • Place the lid on the dehydrator and set it to 135ÂşF. It will take anywhere from 6-10 hours for the pears to fully dehydrate. Start checking them around 6 hours. You want them to be dry, crisp, and no mushy spots. They may be slightly leathery and should crisp up when cooled. 
      dehydrated asian pear chips

    Notes

    • Times will vary depending on how thick or thin you slice your fruit, the climate and temperature at the time and your dehydrator.

    What To Do With The Extra Pear Pieces

    Ok, so after you slice the pears for dehydrating, you end up with the end pieces that have quite a bit of pear still on them. I try not to waste anything in the kitchen, especially delicious fruit! Here are a few ideas of what to do with the leftover pieces. For any of these ideas, you will need to remove the core and seeds.

    leftover pear pieces after being cut on the mandolin.
    leftover pear pieces
    • Cut them up into small pieces for a quick snack or topping for a salad.
    • Pears without the core and seeds also make a great healthy doggy snack! (ask your vet first 🙂)
    • Cook with some water and your leftover cinnamon and sugar and make a quick pear sauce. Once nice and soft, blend in a blender or food processor until smooth.
    • If you want to dehydrate more things (you have the dehydrator out after all), take that cooked pear sauce and dehydrate it into a pear roll-up using the flat insert for your dehydrator!
    dried pear chips in a bowl
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica Formicola says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      I've never actually dehydrated fruit before, so thanks for this awesome guide! Off to buy some pears!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 22, 2021 at 10:24 pm

        You are going to love dehydrated fruit, especially pears! Have fun making these.

        Reply
    2. Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says

      February 11, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      How beautiful are these! I love pears so this is a perfect snack for me! Delish

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 11, 2021 at 4:14 pm

        Thanks, Cindy! They are the perfect snack and kids love them too.

        Reply
    3. Fabiana says

      February 11, 2021 at 9:05 am

      I've never tried to dehydrate fruit until now, but I love it. Thank you for introducing me to this dehydration method. I will try it soon

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 11, 2021 at 4:14 pm

        You are going to love it!

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is something I never think to do, yet it looks so easy and delicious. Especially with the cinnamon-sugar flavor - YUM!! Time to dig out the dehydrator!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 11, 2021 at 2:11 am

        Yes! I keep mine in the basement but it such a good tool to have.

        Reply
    5. Francy says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      I always buy dried fruit for my family but this recipe sound good idea to make at home

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 10, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        You and your family are going to love homemade dried fruit!

        Reply

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