Julian "Jules" Vance

Bananas are the gateway drug of food dehydration. They’re cheap, available year-round, and when you get them right, they taste like candy. But they’re also … Read more

Dehydrated strawberries should taste like summer concentrated—sweet, slightly tart, with that floral aroma that makes you think of June. Instead, most people’s first attempt yields … Read more

Dried lemon slices are the secret weapon of mixologists and tea enthusiasts. Drop one in a gin and tonic and it releases essential oils slowly, … Read more

Pineapple is where dehydrating gets dangerous—dangerously addictive, that is. Fresh pineapple is already 86% water and 14% sugar, but when you remove that water, you’re … Read more

Crispy apple chips offer the satisfying crunch of potato chips with the natural sweetness and fiber of fresh fruit. Unlike chewy dried apple rings, chips … Read more

Crispy banana chips from the dehydrator offer the satisfying crunch of store-bought versions without the deep-fried calories or preservatives. After testing eight different varieties of … Read more

Fruit dehydrators transform fresh, perishable produce into shelf-stable snacks that retain most of their nutritional value. Whether you’re looking to preserve summer’s peach harvest or … Read more