Microwave Dried Fruit Recipes

MICROWAVE FRUIT CRISP

Steps:

• Place fruit in a small microwave-safe bowl. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until fruit is tender.

OVEN-DRIED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash strawberries and cut off stem ends. Cut strawberries into slices, about 1/8" thick.
• Oven Baking Method: 4 hours total baking time. Place the strawberry slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a gap between slices. Pieces that are touching will stick together. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven and use forks or tongs to flip the slices. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 2 hours until the slices are dried.
• Microwave Baking Method: 30 - 40 minutes total cooking time. Remove the microwave plate from the oven and place a sheet of parchment paper on the microwave plate. Place strawberry slices on the parchment paper. Place the plate with the strawberries back in the microwave. Cook on defrost for 30 minutes. Use tongs or a fork to flip the slices and cook on defrost for another 5 minutes (or more as needed to achieve the desired consistency).
• Air Fyer Method: Approximately 1 hour total cooking time. Place sliced strawberries in an air fryer basket. Space them so the pieces are not touching. Cook at the air fryer's lowest setting, usually around 180ºF - 200 for 30 minutes. Use tongs to turn the berries. Cook for another 30 minutes. Repeat this until strawberry slices are leathery. See recipe notes if your air fryer has a dehydrate setting.
• Allow the slices to cool completely. Transfer dried strawberry slices to an airtight container. They will keep up to 5 days.

STICKY SULTANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Butter a small microwave-proof pudding basin. In a separate bowl, rub the butter into the flour and baking powder, then stir in the sugar and sultanas. Gradually add the eggs and milk to make a wet cake mixture.
• Spoon into the basin and make a deep hollow in the centre with the back of the spoon. Cover the basin with cling film, pierce with the tip of a knife and microwave on High for 4½-5 mins until well risen and firm to the touch.
• Carefully turn the pud out onto a plate and spoon over a generous amount of syrup. Slice and serve with custard.

10-MINUTE WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Tip the dried fruit, orange juice and whole spices into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High for 4-5 mins, stirring halfway through until the juices become sticky and the fruits are plump.
• Leave the compote to stand for a minute and serve in bowls with spoonfuls of yogurt or fromage frais.

MICROWAVE DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Place fruit in a bowl.
• Cover with cold water.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes on HIGH power level.
• Stand covered for 5 minutes before using.