Pumpkin candied fruit in a vegetable dehydrator
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'll tell you more details below. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and slice into 3-4 mm thick pieces.
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Step 3
Slice the lemon thinly.
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Step 4
Place the pumpkin and lemon in a saucepan in a single layer. Sprinkle a layer of sugar on top. Alternate the layers until all the ingredients are used. Let the pumpkin sit for 2–3 hours so it releases its juice.
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Step 5
When the sugar has completely dissolved, place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, then remove from the stove and let cool in the syrup.
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Step 6
Drain the pumpkin on a sieve and let the liquid drip off. Then arrange the pumpkin slices in a single layer on a dehydrator rack. You can also dry lemon slices. Dry the candied fruit at a temperature of 50-60 degrees for about 9-10 hours.
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Step 7
Pumpkin candied fruits are ready.