{"id":38432,"date":"2025-10-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=38432"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:15:45","slug":"pryhotuvannia-tsukativ-u-sushylnii-shafi-tm-craftoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/oils-en\/pryhotuvannia-tsukativ-u-sushylnii-shafi-tm-craftoil\/","title":{"rendered":"Candied fruits in a drying oven: how to make a healthy dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sweets are rarely healthy, even though they usually have a pleasant taste and delicate aroma. One of the few exceptions is candied fruits (homemade dried fruits with sugar or without it) \u2013 dried fruits and\/or berries rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients for the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In candied fruits, the role of sweetener is played by fructose \u2013 a natural sugar with a low glycemic index that doesn\u2019t cause a sharp rise in insulin production. Thanks to this, candied fruits are suitable even for diabetics, people on a diet, and those who want to lose weight. You can buy them ready-made or prepare them at home. For that, you only need fresh fruits or berries and a food dehydrator (drying oven).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic candied fruit recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Traditionally, candied fruits are made from pineapples or citrus fruits, but they also turn out delicious from plums, apples, pears, and other seasonal fruits. To make a healthy homemade dessert, you\u2019ll need 1 kg of fruits (or a mix of them). Some people add sugar to intensify the flavor, but in this case, the snack will be more caloric and less healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash and dry apples, pears, or other fruits. Cut them into slices or cubes (not too thin). If the skin is thick or tough, remove it with a knife or vegetable peeler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the slices on a tray and leave for 30\u201360 minutes to let the juice come out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide to make candied fruits with sugar, sprinkle the pieces or roll them in sugar before drying. In this case, leave them for no more than 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put the tray into the drying oven (dehydrator), set the temperature to 55\u201360\u00b0C (130\u2013140\u00b0F), and dry for 10\u201312 hours depending on the juiciness of the fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finished snacks should be soft but dry. Store them in an airtight glass jar or clay container for several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candied fruits can be eaten as a healthy snack, or used as an ingredient in homemade granola bars, healthy desserts, baked goods, compotes, smoothies, or fruit drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenient CraftOil drying ovens for home and commercial use<\/h2>\n\n\n
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CraftOil is a Ukrainian manufacturer of natural cold-pressed oils<\/a> that also offers a wide range of food dehydrators (drying ovens). Their certified equipment is made of food-grade stainless steel, features a convenient control system, multiple programs, and convection (air circulation) that ensures even drying without over-dehydrating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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