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TRAILMIXES, GRANOLA & NUTS
Candied Pecans
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 cup soaked, rinsed and towel blotted
pecan halves
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
HOW TO PREPARE:
Toss the soaked pecans, maple syrup,
cinnamon and nutmeg together and
spread them on a Paraflexx® sheet.
Dehydrate pecans at 105˚F for 12 hours
or until they are crisp in a Excalibur®
dehydrator. Enjoy as a snack or salad
topper, or use in desserts, like Black
Bottom Pecan Pie. Store Candied
Pecans or other flavored nuts in a sealed
glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3
months.
HERBS & SPICES
Basil
WHAT YOU NEED:
Basil Leaves
This herb is an excellent seasoning
commonly employed in Italian and
Mediterranean style cooking. Its leaves
add a pleasant, spicy flavor to tomato
and potato dishes, vegetable juices,
cheese and egg mixtures, salads, and
many types of meat. Although it has a
savory clove-like aroma, basil actually
belongs to the mint family. The leaves
must be dried quickly to avoid molding.
Because of its very delicate nature, treat
basil carefully to prevent damage.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Wash plant leaves the evening prior to
harvesting; if the leaves are still wet, they
may turn brown when dried. Clip leaves
before the flowers open. Subsequent
cuttings may then be made. Throw
away dirty leaves.
Space the leaves
on the trays so they are not touching.
Dehydrate the leaves at no more than
95°F/35°C until the leaves are crisp
enough to crumble in your hand.
Looking for an after school energy snack or a healthy treat before a big game? Heading
out on the trail? Dried fruit and nut trail mix is easy to do in an Excalibur dehydrator and
you can personalize it to your taste. Add dry fruits to include natural sugars, all the while
controlling the sugar and salt content. These snacks also reduce pounds of juicy goodness
into ounces for lightweight meals and snacking on longer backpacking trips.
Nuts about Nuts!
It is recommended that you prepare nuts, by soaking them. By soaking, enzyme inhibitors
are neutralized, the beneficial enzymes are activated and the vitamin content increases.
After nuts are done soaking for a period of 8-16 hours, place on drying trays and dehydrate.
Time and temperature will vary based on the recipe.
Granola & Energy Bars
Most of the store-bought granolas are high in sugar, contain unhealthy fats and oils, and
are packed full of fillers and unnecessary ingredients. Make your own deliciously sweet
combination of granola with all the good-for-you ingredients your body craves.
Trail Blazers & Preppers
You know who you are! With an Excalibur, you can make healthy, delicious meals, snacks
and desserts. Dehydrate and store for years at a fraction of the space and the weight of
canning.
Use your Excalibur® dehydrator to dry your own freshly grown herbs! Buy bulk quantities of
fresh herbs and spices, dry them and create special teas and seasonings. Left-over parsley
will no longer be wasted...as drying herbs and spices require rather simple preparation.
Preparation
First, trim off any dead or discolored plant parts. Wash off the leaves and stems of most herbs
in cool water. A sink spray attachment is ideal for this purpose because it is gentle. Flower
heads should be rinsed thoroughly before the petals are removed. Discard damaged parts.
Keep the heads whole for use in teas. After it is sufficiently dried, remove the outer covering
of the herb seeds by rubbing it between your hands. Be sure to dry the seeds.
Dehydrating
Place the prepared plants on the trays in a sparse layer. When dehydrating large clusters,
remove alternate trays so that the tops of the clusters are not touching the tray above.
Most herbs and spices require 2 to 4 hours to dry completely, but some may take longer.
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