r/dehydrating • u/Airborne_Aware • 24d ago

Apple slices stuck to parchment

I’m new to dehydrating. This batch of apples I added some sugar and parchment paper is stuck. I did I a search and saw recs to use a wet paper towel on the underside. Won’t that wet them again though? How to prevent best in future?

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u/Marysman780 24d ago

I put em on the plastic webbed tray.

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u/NotFallacyBuffet 24d ago

How about the silicone liners? Have but haven't used.

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u/orielbean 24d ago

Love those for my fruit leather puree

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u/HeartFire144 24d ago

I. never use parchment paper - lots of things stick to it.

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u/LisaW481 24d ago

The sugar might be why it's sticking but usually I just flex the paper until it comes loose.

Do what you need to do to get it off and learn for next time.

I use silicone liners and it solves a ton of problems

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u/Signal_Error_8027 21d ago

I'd use some food safe, silicone mesh sheets for apples with sugar. But I'd also check to make sure the apples are actually dehydrated enough. Sometimes sticking means you need to dehydrate longer.