Dehydrating Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon

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  • @dianedazzle241
    @dianedazzle241 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Dehydrated melon, yum 😋. That's the world's best candy!!!

  • @patriciacox8169
    @patriciacox8169 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Darcy, you ARE my dehydrating BFF... Hugs from Texas.

  • @ColettesGarden
    @ColettesGarden 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    We dried green apples yesterday, then made apple scrap jelly with the peels and cores, no added pectin required. Then the chickens got the mush, less the seeds. No waste.

    • @traceybennett8053
      @traceybennett8053 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jelly sounds good do you share recipes?

  • @villagesteader3552
    @villagesteader3552 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Since I recently discovered I’m allergic to berries, I’m going to add melons to my dehydrating shenanigans! Thanks Darcy!
    ♥️👍😎

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're so welcome! And bummer about the berries!

  • @jennifercline6866
    @jennifercline6866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tajin also goes well on mangoes dried mangos. I partial freeze first so they are easy to peel and cut. 😊

  • @hollish196
    @hollish196 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am really happy to see this as both the cantaloupe and the melon I planted are just thriving. . .as in VIGOROUS growth! I am going to need this so very much in about one month. And I love the mesh screens--use them for almost everything!

  • @ernestinebyrne9912
    @ernestinebyrne9912 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I tried these and they are heavenly. Oh my goodness. So amazing. Better than candy. And the peaches I dried are wonderful also.

  • @lilac2484
    @lilac2484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dehydrated 2 triangles of watermelon. I had bought 4 and ate 2. I dehydrated them and they did not last a week. They were gone in two days. Now You gave me a idea on catalope, and watermelon with Tajin. Can not wait to do this again. Thanks

  • @taxdragon
    @taxdragon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great idea. I live alone, so I almost never buy melon. The risk of melon going off is virtually guaranteed. I will give this a try and might start buying melon when it's on special.

    • @staceyford6733
      @staceyford6733 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's exactly what I did.

  • @jennbasil
    @jennbasil 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Perfect timing Darcy! Thank you! 🍉

  • @babsblan
    @babsblan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My grandkids love dehydrated fruit! I have given them dehydrated citrus, apples, cranberries and strawberries...now I want to try this after I finish the growing mountain of zucchini and cucumbers I need to put up.

  • @jackiechavarria7453
    @jackiechavarria7453 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for this video! I've never thought about dehydrating melons. I'm going to try it.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you like it! It's one of those love/hate kinds of projects. I hope you're on the love it side!

  • @serenitysealed485
    @serenitysealed485 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Interested! Yum. I have only dehydrated veggies. Looking forward to trying fruit!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So much fruit is great dehydrated and useful for eating and pie making and putting into oatmeal and powdering...oh my!

    • @serenitysealed485
      @serenitysealed485 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry sounds like a fun new project!

  • @lindachandler2293
    @lindachandler2293 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love dehydrated fruit. In particular, I puree and dehydrate it to add to my second ferment kombucha. I use smaller swing top bottles and chunks of anything doesn't come out easily. Pureed fruit adds the sweetness needed to feed it, yet pours right out.

  • @traceybennett8053
    @traceybennett8053 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Love the rapid prep with voice over tips. Subscribed!

  • @lcm0578
    @lcm0578 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My mouth was watering ... really interested in trying this! I have about a half of a large watermelon (needing to use) in the fridge! Thanks!

  • @PatDoolittle
    @PatDoolittle 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love dried cantaloupe

  • @carriekalbus1415
    @carriekalbus1415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watermelon rinds make awesome pickles.

  • @janking3355
    @janking3355 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get your cutting board? Also, I can't wait till the melons start coming in. I'm going to dehydrate a lot! I have learned so much from your videos! 😊

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't even remember - Walmart or Target, most likely.

  • @marycook9607
    @marycook9607 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watermelon, yummy

  • @beckysteinmiller338
    @beckysteinmiller338 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great snack suggestion! I see these disappearing quickly at my house! By the way, you look great! Keep up the good work!!

  • @jamiescountryliving
    @jamiescountryliving 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Darci😋

  • @BellaLaLuna1726
    @BellaLaLuna1726 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My 6 yr old grandson would have the entire jar gone in one sitting. He absolutely LOVES trail mix and will eat raisins first, then everything else :)

  • @staceyford6733
    @staceyford6733 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, I'm definitely trying this!

  • @suegiesige8320
    @suegiesige8320 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your channel!
    I do have a question: have you ever vacuum sealed honey (in the mason jars) to see if it delays crystallization? I have started an experiment comparing the vacuum sealed honey vs regularly sealed honey and have them labelled and stored and wondered if that has already been done and if it helps at all.
    Sue
    🐝🐝🐝🍯🍯🍯
    💌💌💌

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, I haven't - let me know your results!

  • @gorelowjeff5054
    @gorelowjeff5054 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the video. It looks like you didn't vacuum seal at all just tightening it like that will keep it fresh for 9 months?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yep. Vacuum sealing is not necessary, just helpful.

  • @mrdarlington82
    @mrdarlington82 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video!!

  • @Lee_Proffit
    @Lee_Proffit 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    They looked really yummy - something else for me to try 🙂
    They would be good chopped into 1/4" cubes and used in overnight oats

  • @taxdragon
    @taxdragon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a question. Does dehydrated melon keep well in the freezer? Would that extend its shelf life?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why bother? It stores for a year or more on the shelf.

    • @taxdragon
      @taxdragon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Well, you said you can store them in the fridge to prevent mould. I have had plenty of stuff go mouldy in my fridge, but I never had anything grow mould in the freezer. ;)

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Storing in the fridge to prevent mold if you do them soft - because they still have moisture. If you fully dry, they are shelf stable and no need to take up freezer space. But if you want to store them in the freezer it's fine.

    • @taxdragon
      @taxdragon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Ah, fridge is for the less dried melon jerky. That makes sense. Thanks for explaining.

  • @siftingsomesoilandmore
    @siftingsomesoilandmore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing 👍🏾 😊

  • @danrayner4450
    @danrayner4450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Or vacuum seal in clear bags

  • @janarichards5511
    @janarichards5511 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you tried making tropical or mixed fruit drinks with powdered fruit? If so where would I find it?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The powder doesn't dissolve the way drink mixes do. If you want something that is more dissolvable, use freeze dried powders. You can certainly do it with the understanding that you're going to have some solids left behind as they infuse the water.

    • @janarichards5511
      @janarichards5511 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you for your reply. I wonder if it could be “brewed” and strained through a coffee filter. What do you think?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes - the same as putting it in a tea ball in a cup and letting it infuse.

    • @janarichards5511
      @janarichards5511 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Sounds good, it will be fun to try. Thanks for your input.

  • @jolilley5234
    @jolilley5234 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been given a dozen cantaloupe that I'm planning to dehydrate. Can the dehydrated cantaloupe be powdered?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure - just remember that it will get sticky with humidity, so use moisture absorbers to help mitigate that in storage if you're in and out of the jar a lot. Dry it really dry, and keep it out of the atmosphere as much as possible so that it doesn't absorb. I just don't use it, so didn't show it.

  • @kathym7495
    @kathym7495 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Off topic question. Sorry, this is the only way I know to reach out to you.
    My dehydrator died this morning!! It only blows cold air. I ran a load of potatoes yesterday and I noticed that when they finished the lower trays in the stack were kind of golden and the upper ones were nice and white. The temp was way over where I thought I set it, but I blamed it on user error.
    This morning I loaded it up again with another 5 lbs of potatoes. In a an hour I checked it and it was blowing cold air. I tried everything but no luck.
    I have ordered a new one from Amazon and it will be here in two days. I put all the potatoes in containers in the refrigerator. Are they going to be OK to process on Monday when the new unit comes? Should I just try to freeze them instead or is it a loss? 😭😭😭

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes - in the fridge, but then dry as soon as possible.

  • @gailreese4699
    @gailreese4699 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    QUESTION PLEASE. I HAVE BEEN PEALING A LOT OF CARROTS I WAS GIFTED. I ALREADY HAVE A LOT CANNED AND DEHYDRATED. I WANT TO WASH AND PICK THREW THE PEELINGS AND PARBOILING AND DEHYDRATE IT. WHAT DO YOU THINK .I CAN CREAM THEM WHEN I WANT TO USE THEM.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure - they just aren't appropriate for canning.

    • @gailreese4699
      @gailreese4699 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Yes I know I thought I could rehydrate them and pure them.

  • @karenarevalo4458
    @karenarevalo4458 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello, I storage for long term in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers, dehydrated bean flakes but the bags stayed loose and never tightened. Do the food got botulism?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oxygen absorbers only remove oxygen - not the rest of the components of air. So they aren't going to necessarily vacuum seal shut. Botulism isn't an issue with dehydrated foods the way it is with canned foods.

    • @karenarevalo4458
      @karenarevalo4458 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry thank you!

  • @tessa35
    @tessa35 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    💙

  • @jenk1050
    @jenk1050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What absorbers do you use ?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amzn.to/3TcmM9l

    • @jenk1050
      @jenk1050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantrythank you

  • @Blissfullyunaware13
    @Blissfullyunaware13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The past week I’ve been dehydrating, nothing at all wants to work. They shrivel up, lose all taste and are just … gross. Any suggestions please?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, things shrivel/shrink - you are removing all of the moisture from it and the cells break down/shrink. They aren't going to rehydrate to fresh. I don't know about losing flavor because I haven't had that experience. What have you worked with?

  • @danrayner4450
    @danrayner4450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Where can I get the mesh trays

  • @danrayner4450
    @danrayner4450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can you rehydrate them

  • @juliaallegrini6860
    @juliaallegrini6860 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you rehydrate melons?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They don't come back as anything special..they lose too much structure, which is why I didn't show how to do it.

  • @sheliaheverin8822
    @sheliaheverin8822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is your Dad's worms coming along with this heat? I really want to start worms.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A little rough. We're using ice-water bottles to try to keep the soil temps down. And they are in shade. But the soil temps are staying pretty high.

  • @kaystarnes269
    @kaystarnes269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😮😮👀👀

    • @kaystarnes269
      @kaystarnes269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes! I'm definitely going to try this!!! ❤

  • @SandraLindemuth-wd6dn
    @SandraLindemuth-wd6dn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    18 hours?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It will depend on your machine, your home's humidity, and how dry you prefer it. I let it go overnight, so it dried longer.

  • @mikaeels.6477
    @mikaeels.6477 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All that nutritious juice going to waste. You should juice them, then dehydrate the pulp.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's no juice going to waste. The water is removed, and all of the other nutrients are still intact.