How to Dehydrate Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit with a skin similar to a pear. Its flavor is typically described in two ways. Some say it tastes similar to passion fruit. Other people describe the flavor of guava as resembling a mix of pineapple and strawberry. There is a pleasing sweetness and hint of tropical flavor in guava fruit.

Dehydrating Guava

When selecting guava to dehydrate, select ripe or slightly overripe fruit. After selecting the fruit, cut it into slices and scoop out the seeds. Cut the fruit into slices that are a little thicker than the apple slices you prepare for drying. Place the guava in a single layer on dehydration trays. You can check your dehydrator manual for drying time but if guava isn’t listed, dry it at 55-60 degrees Celcius. Dry the fruit for approximately 14 hours to achieve slices that have a slightly soft texture and are still a little moist in the middle. Store the dehydrated guava slices in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

How to Use Dehydrated Guava

You can use a dehydrator to make guava fruit leather. Fruit leather is a conveniently portable snack. You can use guava dried fruit in many of the same ways you would use other dried fruit. It will add sweetness and a tropical flair to snack mixes and trail mixes. A homemade trail mix that includes dried guava, dried pineapple, dried coconut, and some tropical nuts such as Macadamia and cashews would be healthy and delicious.

Nutritional and Health Benefits of Organic Dried Guava

When you purchase organic dried guava you’re getting 100% fruit with no additives or preservatives. Some fruits lose some of their nutritional value when dried, but the nutritional benefits increase when guava is dehydrated. The calorie content is less in dried guava. Guava dried fruit is a good source of potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. Adding this amazing fruit to your diet can help with weight loss, digestion, dental health, and heart health.