Show save vegetables fruits by drying simple screen set in sun or modern modem cabinet get good results by miriam J williams extension nutritionist ti colorado agricultural coll coli lega gsg drying Is a simple and economical econome I 1 method of preserving vegetables and fruits for winter use dried products keep heep well refresh and cook easily and are usually of good texture and flavor they are easily stored since they are about one firth of the fresh products in size and weight there Is no question of nonacid non acid vegetables being safe when they are dried provided vegetables and fruits are quickly and thoroughly dried and stored awny away from insects there Is no doubt as to their keeping qualities equipment for drying may vary from the simplest screen set in the sun upon boxes or chairs to cupboard like arrangements with several trays using artificial heat chief considerations are protection from dust and flies files high temperatures and free clr cir cul atlon of dry air A sloping roof with a heat reflecting surface makes for a higher temperature than a horizontal surface fairly mature vegetables and fruits with a high sugar content are easier to dry than the quick growing immature kind green vegetables uch such as green beans and spinach deteriorate somewhat during storage after drying although greens especially retain their fresh color when dried quickly many consider dried greens superior to canned greens vegetables to be dried should be fresh and in prime condition for the table |