{"id":185074,"date":"2026-06-15T11:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/?p=185074"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:29:08","slug":"how-to-dry-crisp-apples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dry crisp apples properly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The difference between a good dried apple and a truly crisp one is immediately apparent from the very first bite. In the former case, it remains pleasant but slightly soft. In the latter, the slice breaks cleanly, retains a fresh aroma and concentrates its natural sweetness without becoming hard or browned. If you\u2019re wondering how to dry crisp apples, the key isn\u2019t just removing water: you need to manage thickness, variety, temperature and airflow with technical precision.<\/p>\n<p>Drying is an ancient art that transforms raw materials whilst preserving their essence. Bear in mind that during this process, a kilogram of fresh apples loses around 90% of its weight. This means that eating 100 grams of dried apple chips is equivalent to consuming the nutritional properties, vitamins and minerals of a kilogram of fresh fruit. Apples are among the fruits best suited to both home and professional drying: they have a good texture, are versatile and allow you to make the most of the seasonal harvest whilst significantly reducing food waste in the kitchen and workshop. However, not all varieties react in the same way, and not every method produces a result that is truly dry, uniform and suitable for long-term storage.<\/p>\n<h2>How to dry crisp apples without making a mistake<\/h2>\n<p>To achieve a perfectly crisp texture, three key factors are required: a thin, even slice; uniform drying with air distributed consistently across all shelves; and sufficient time to dry right through to the very centre of the product, without stopping the cycle when only the surface appears dry.<\/p>\n<p>This is the most overlooked step: an apple may look ready on the outside but still retain a hidden amount of moisture inside. In that case, after a few hours in the storage jar, the residual moisture redistributes itself, causing the slice to lose its crunch and become soft. This is why the quality of the production process matters just as much as the selection of the raw material.<\/p>\n<p>With horizontal airflow drying, such as that incorporated into Tauro Essiccatori systems, heat and air are distributed perfectly evenly across the trays. Unlike vertical-flow systems, where hot air rises from below, gradually becoming saturated with moisture and forcing users to constantly reverse the trays, the horizontal flow hits every shelf with the same intensity. This is a fundamental practical consideration: it eliminates differences in drying between one slice and another and prevents the internal mixing of flavours, allowing different varieties to be dried at the same time. When working with thin fruit such as apples, this reliability and uniformity really makes the difference between a mediocre product and an excellent one.<\/p>\n<h2>The choice of apples matters more than you might think<\/h2>\n<p>If your aim is maximum crispness, it\u2019s best to start with firm apples that are perfectly ripe and not mealy. Fruit that is too soft or mushy tends to result in a final product that is either chewy or brittle, whereas aromatic, firm varieties retain their flavour and original texture better.<\/p>\n<p>The degree of ripeness must also be carefully assessed. An apple that is too unripe may taste excessively tart. An overripe apple, on the other hand, contains a higher concentration of free sugars on the surface, which tend to retain water, requiring longer cooking times and increasing the risk of ending up with sticky slices rather than dry, crumbly ones. The ideal is a healthy, unblemished, in-season fruit, picked or purchased at the moment when it still has a firm texture and a clean aroma.<\/p>\n<p>For those who dry food frequently, even with a view to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-drying\/examples-of-profitable-dried-products\/\">small-scale production<\/a>, it is worth carrying out comparative trials with two or three different varieties. The same plant and the exact same cut can yield different results, because each variety has a specific ratio of water, sugars and plant fibre.<\/p>\n<h3>To peel them or not to peel them?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the visual and taste profile you\u2019re aiming for. The skin contains a significant amount of fibre and nutrients, and can help the slice retain its characteristic shape and a rustic flavour profile, especially if the apple is organically grown and has an edible skin that hasn\u2019t been treated with protective waxes. Without the skin, however, the bite is smoother and more uniform, and the slice may dry out slightly faster, as the skin naturally acts as a barrier that retains the moisture inside.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no hard and fast rule. If you want very thin, geometric and delicate slices, peeling the apple often gives a neater result. If you want a more traditional, natural and instantly recognisable product, leaving the skin on makes perfect sense.<\/p>\n<h2>Cutting: the key to crisp apples<\/h2>\n<p>Thickness is the key factor. Slices that are too thick will inevitably result in a texture that is either too soft or too chewy. Very thin slices make it easier to achieve a crisp, crumbly texture, but they must be absolutely uniform. If some slices are thinner and others thicker on the same tray, the result will be uneven: some will be too dry and others still moist.<\/p>\n<p>That is why it is essential to maintain a consistent thickness. The best way to achieve the perfect thickness is to use a sharp mandoline or a mechanical slicer, even with the motor switched off. Both rounds and half-moons work, provided the slices are thin and uniform, ideally between four and six millimetres thick. Removing the core with a corer, if the apple is sliced into rounds, also helps to ensure even drying by increasing the surface area exposed to the air.<\/p>\n<p>One key tip concerns how the slices are arranged on the trays: they must never be stacked on top of one another. They can be placed close together, as they will shrink during the cooking process, but hot air must be able to circulate freely around each piece. To maximise the available space without obstructing the flow, you can use the special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/domestic-dehydrators\/accessories\/non-stick\/drysilk-net\/\">Drysilk-net non-stick nets<\/a>, which allow you to create two overlapping layers within the same basket, whilst ensuring that the chips in the bottom layer remain perfectly flat \u2013 a useful feature if you intend to use them as a decoration in baking.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, a cut made with a perfectly sharp blade reduces surface oxidation, as it cuts the fibres cleanly without crushing or breaking them.<\/p>\n<h2>Should you treat apples before drying them? Is it really necessary?<\/h2>\n<p>Sliced apples exposed to the air tend to brown quickly due to a natural enzymatic process. This does not affect the taste, organoleptic properties or safety of the product in any way, but it does alter its appearance. If you wish to preserve a light, bright colour, you can apply some preventive treatments before placing the trays in the dehydrator.<\/p>\n<p>The traditional method involves using water and lemon. The citric acid in the lemon acts as a natural antioxidant on the surface of the slice. However, it is important to bear in mind that the lemon imparts a tangy flavour that will remain detectable even after drying, depending on the soaking time or the amount of juice used. For a gentler effect, a quick brush with pure juice or soaking in sparkling water with a high carbon dioxide content is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>A second effective method that does not alter the original flavour is quick blanching: immerse the freshly cut slices in boiling water for about ten seconds, then cool them immediately in an ice bath. This thermal shock permanently inhibits the enzymes responsible for oxidation, slightly speeds up the drying time and allows the product to retain its crispness for longer, although it does result in the loss of a small amount of water-soluble nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>If, on the other hand, you\u2019d like to try some gourmet variations, you can use the DWD (Dry Wet Dry) method or crystallisation. For crystallised crisps with a translucent, sugary appearance, ideal for decorating haute cuisine dishes, soak the slices in a mixture of equal parts water, lemon juice and sugar, leaving them to rest overnight in the fridge. If you have a chamber vacuum sealer, you can reduce this time to just five minutes by placing the slices with the mixture in a bag and starting the cycle. Similarly, you can flavour the crisps by replacing the mixture with fine spirits such as Marsala, rum or mulled wine.<\/p>\n<h2>Temperature and timing: how to dry apples so they really are crispy<\/h2>\n<p>To dry the apple naturally, whilst preserving its enzymes, aroma and colour, temperature control must be strategic rather than static. Constant heat that is too high from the outset risks creating a dry surface crust that seals the fruit\u2019s pores, trapping water inside and compromising the final result.<\/p>\n<p>Effective management involves adjusting the temperature according to the stage of the process and the load in the machine. At the start of the cycle, especially if the dryer is heavily loaded, setting a higher temperature (around 60\u00b0C or 68\u00b0C for the first hour) helps to halt surface oxidation and quickly removes external moisture. Subsequently, the temperature can be lowered to 40\u00b0C or 50\u00b0C to continue the process gently, preserving the organoleptic properties. In the final two or three hours of the process, to ensure maximum crispness and remove all traces of deep-seated residual water, it is advisable to raise the temperature back to 60\u00b0C or 68\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental factors also affect the process: if you\u2019re working in summer in a very dry area, even drying carried out entirely at 40\u00b0C will allow you to produce crumbly chips. Conversely, in winter or in environments with high humidity, it will be necessary to maintain higher, stable temperatures of 60\u00b0C or 68\u00b0C throughout the entire process in order to counteract external humidity.<\/p>\n<h3>The expert\u2019s tip for checking readiness<\/h3>\n<p>The plant fibres in the apple, whilst still warm inside the dehydrator, retain a soft and pliable texture because the heat softens the natural sugars and pectins. This is often misleading, leading one to think that the product is not ready. To check the degree of dryness correctly, take a single slice from the tray, leave it to cool at room temperature for about a minute, and then check its texture. If, once cool, it snaps cleanly with a crisp sound, the batch is ready to be removed. If, on the other hand, it still bends without breaking, it means it is retaining internal moisture and needs more time.<\/p>\n<h3>Crispy or soft? They\u2019re two different goals<\/h3>\n<p>Drying apples can yield two different culinary results, both of which are perfectly acceptable but require stopping at a different stage. If you want a tender texture, ideal for a soft, chewy snack, you can stop the cycle early, accepting a higher percentage of free water. If, on the other hand, you\u2019re looking for crisp, crumbly chips, you need to extend the process until almost all the residual moisture has been removed.<\/p>\n<p>This distinction radically changes the subsequent dynamics. A perfectly dried, crisp apple is stable and retains its texture over time if stored properly. An apple left soft will remain much more sensitive to environmental changes and will tend to spoil or go mouldy quickly if not kept in the fridge and eaten within a few days.<\/p>\n<h2>The most common mistakes<\/h2>\n<p>The first technical mistake is cutting the fruit too roughly and too often. The second is caused by rushing: stopping the process because the edges of the slice look dry, leaving the centre still moist. The third mistake is using an excessively high and constant temperature in the belief that it will speed up the process, with the risk of compromising the fruit\u2019s delicate aroma.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a common mistake that occurs after the drying stage: not putting the slices into the container straight away whilst they are still warm. If you wait to put the warm crisps into the jar, they will reabsorb moisture from the air, ruining their crispiness. Follow the correct procedure: remove the slices, check they are ready using the expert\u2019s trick and, once you\u2019ve checked the texture, put them in the jar straight away to prevent them from reabsorbing moisture from the air.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage: it stays crisp even after<\/h2>\n<p>Air is the silent enemy of dried fruit chips. Once dried, the slices should be stored promptly in airtight containers, preferably glass jars with screw-top or snap-on lids, kept away from direct light, heat sources and moisture. It is not necessary to sterilise the jars, but it is essential that they are perfectly clean and dry.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make the most of the space in your pantry, particularly for long-term storage, you might want to consider advanced systems for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/domestic-dehydrators\/accessories\/vacuum-packed\/magic-vac-tekna\/\">conservation<\/a> such as vacuum-sealing, bearing in mind, however, that the crispy crisps are fragile and the pressure could crush them.<\/p>\n<p>If, after a few days, you notice that the slices have lost their original crispness, this does not mean that the product has gone off. In most cases, the slices have simply absorbed moisture when the jar was opened. To resolve the issue, simply place the slices back in the trays of your dehydrator and run a short regeneration cycle at the highest temperature (60\u00b0C or 68\u00b0C) for one hour, before returning them to the tightly sealed container.<\/p>\n<h2>At home and in the lab: the scale changes, but the principle remains the same<\/h2>\n<p>Those who dry food at home are looking for a healthy, wholesome snack, free from artificial preservatives or added sugars, perfect for the family\u2019s daily diet. Those working in a professional setting, such as a farm, a processing plant or a farm holiday business, must balance this value with strict requirements for consistency, process repeatability, optimised energy consumption and a consistently high-quality appearance of the finished product.<\/p>\n<p>The underlying physical and technological principles, however, remain unchanged. To achieve consistently excellent results over time, you need carefully selected raw materials, a geometrically precise cut, and effective control of the air flow and temperature. It is in this context that a carefully designed machine offers a tangible competitive and operational advantage. Tauro Essiccatori\u2019s horizontal flow technology, developed over more than thirty years of experience and research entirely \u2018Made in Italy\u2019 in Camisano Vicentino, meets this need precisely: to enhance the value of agricultural work, eliminate food waste and transform seasonal surpluses into high-value-added products, capable of preserving the aromas, colours and flavours of nature over time.<\/p>\n<h2>When a dried apple is done properly<\/h2>\n<p>A product of the highest quality needs no chemical additives or industrial tricks. A properly dried apple can be recognised by its natural colour, its clean aroma \u2013 true to that of the fresh fruit \u2013 and a texture that is perfectly suited to the intended culinary purpose. If you want it crunchy, it must be so uniformly, from the edge right to the centre of the slice, breaking cleanly on the bite without any chewy areas or flavours altered by incorrect heat treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Respecting the seasonal nature of the fruit, ensuring precision in cutting, and allowing for natural evaporation times through the use of carefully designed horizontal technology remains the most reliable way to achieve the highest quality. If you\u2019d like to discover the full range of Tauro Essiccatori solutions, from the domestic models in the Biosec range to advanced professional systems featuring electronic humidity control and Wi-Fi connectivity, we invite you to explore our products on our official website and join our community of enthusiasts and experts in the Facebook group \u2018Gente che essicca\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>-<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to stay up to date with the best food-drying techniques, receive exclusive recipes developed by our chefs, and discover tips on how to get the most out of your Biosec? Sign up for our official newsletter at tauroessiccatori.com and transform the way you preserve nature\u2019s bounty.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to dry crisp apples using the right cutting technique, the correct temperature and the right timing to produce dry, fragrant and firm slices.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":185075,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[55,56],"class_list":["post-185074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wiki-essiccare","tag-domestico","tag-professionale"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Come essiccare mele croccanti bene | Tauro Essiccatori<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Scopri come essiccare mele croccanti con taglio giusto, temperatura corretta e tempi utili per ottenere fette asciutte, profumate e stabili.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-drying\/how-to-dry-crisp-apples\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene | Tauro Essiccatori\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Scopri come essiccare mele croccanti con taglio giusto, temperatura corretta e tempi utili per ottenere fette asciutte, profumate e stabili.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-drying\/how-to-dry-crisp-apples\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Tauro Essiccatori\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tauroessiccatori\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1536\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alessandra Cappellari\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Alessandra Cappellari\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9b0d06bdac36177474fc2c414638d8ed\"},\"headline\":\"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2536,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp\",\"keywords\":[\"Essiccazione Domestica\",\"Essiccazione Professionale\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Wiki Essiccare\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/\",\"name\":\"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene | Tauro Essiccatori\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00\",\"description\":\"Scopri come essiccare mele croccanti con taglio giusto, temperatura corretta e tempi utili per ottenere fette asciutte, profumate e stabili.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp\",\"width\":1536,\"height\":1024,\"caption\":\"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/wiki-essiccare\\\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Tauro Essiccatori\",\"description\":\"Da pi\u00f9 di trent\u2019anni, i migliori sistemi di essiccazione.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"alternateName\":\"Tauro\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Tauro Essiccatori\",\"alternateName\":\"Tauro Essiccatori srl unipersonale\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/tauro.avif\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/tauro.avif\",\"width\":360,\"height\":360,\"caption\":\"Tauro Essiccatori\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/tauroessiccatori\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9b0d06bdac36177474fc2c414638d8ed\",\"name\":\"Alessandra Cappellari\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to dry crisp apples properly | Tauro Dehydrators","description":"Find out how to dry crisp apples using the right cutting technique, the correct temperature and the right timing to produce dry, fragrant and firm slices.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-drying\/how-to-dry-crisp-apples\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene | Tauro Essiccatori","og_description":"Scopri come essiccare mele croccanti con taglio giusto, temperatura corretta e tempi utili per ottenere fette asciutte, profumate e stabili.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-drying\/how-to-dry-crisp-apples\/","og_site_name":"Tauro Essiccatori","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tauroessiccatori","article_published_time":"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1536,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Alessandra Cappellari","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/"},"author":{"name":"Alessandra Cappellari","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/9b0d06bdac36177474fc2c414638d8ed"},"headline":"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene","datePublished":"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/"},"wordCount":2536,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp","keywords":["Essiccazione Domestica","Essiccazione Professionale"],"articleSection":["Wiki Essiccare"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/","name":"How to dry crisp apples properly | Tauro Dehydrators","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp","datePublished":"2026-06-15T09:28:53+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-15T09:29:08+00:00","description":"Find out how to dry crisp apples using the right cutting technique, the correct temperature and the right timing to produce dry, fragrant and firm slices.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti-bene-featured.webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"caption":"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wiki-essiccare\/come-essiccare-mele-croccanti\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Come essiccare mele croccanti bene"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/","name":"Tauro Dryers","description":"For over thirty years, the best drying systems.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#organization"},"alternateName":"Tauro","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Tauro Dryers","alternateName":"Tauro Essiccatori srl unipersonale","url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tauro.avif","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tauro.avif","width":360,"height":360,"caption":"Tauro Essiccatori"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tauroessiccatori"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/9b0d06bdac36177474fc2c414638d8ed","name":"Alessandra Cappellari"}]}},"permalink_manager":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185074"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":185076,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185074\/revisions\/185076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/185075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tauroessiccatori.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}