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Dried · From Bladwijzer

Dried kiwi slices

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: makes ± 100 g dried kiwi
• Time: 20 min + 6–10 hours drying
• From: Kiwi fruit

Ingredients

• 600 g firm, ripe kiwis (± 6)
• juice of ½ lemon (optional)

Method

1. After picking, let the kiwis ripen indoors until they just give a little under your finger.
2. Peel the kiwis and cut them into slices of 5 mm. Thicker slices stay sticky.
3. Lightly brush the slices with lemon juice if you like and let them drain for a moment.
4. Lay the slices side by side on a rack or on baking paper, without overlapping.
5. Dry them for 6–10 hours in a dehydrator at 55–60 °C, or in the oven on its lowest setting with the door ajar (wedge a wooden spoon in it). Turn the slices halfway through.
6. They are ready when they are pliable and leathery and no longer feel sticky. Let them cool completely before putting them in a jar.

Storing: Up to 6 months in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. Check for condensation during the first week; if there is moisture, dry them a little longer. If you see mould, throw them away.