Dried Pineapple Rings

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It's Tuesday and that means its Simply Delicious here the TSRI.  Today, I bring you a simple snack that is a family favorite.  Literally 1 ingredient.

We love healthy snacks, I keep them in my hand bag, in Em's diaper bag, in the pantry and we are always grabbing for them.  Dried pineapples are one of our favorites.  I never would have thought to make my own dried fruits, but I can get the freshest ingredients and know what my family is eating.  I picked up a bag of dried banana chips from a health food store and enjoyed them very much until I read the ingredient list...  That did it.

Today I have Dried Pineapple Rings, pineapple takes no pretreatment just slice and dehydrate.  I use my dehydrator, but you can easily do this in your oven on a low temperature setting.

Dried Pineapple Rings

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5 pineapples

Start with 1 ripe pineapple.

Lay pineapple on its side, on top of a cutting board.  Using a sharp chefs knife, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple.  Stand pineapple up on its end.

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Cut the skin (and spiky things) off the sides in strips, continue around the pineapple until all the skin is removed. Cut pineapple with a mandolin slicer (using the thick setting) or cut in 1/4 - 1/8" slices using a good knife.  Once you have sliced the pineapple, remove the core by punching the center with a small cookie cutter, about a 1" round.  You can also use a knife to cut it out.

Lay pineapple rings, not touching on your dehydrator trays (mine holds 9 rings per tray).    Repeat until you have filled your whole dehydrator.  Mine takes 5 pineapples (with a little snacking).  Fill your dehydrator and dry according to your manufacturers instructions.

Alternately you can lay on baking sheets and bake in oven at 165 degrees for 6-16 hours until leathery and not sticky.

 Click here for a printable version of this recipe - The Slow Roasted Italian.com

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