Skip to Content  DIY Sun Dried Fruit  July 29, 2011 - 4:38pm
Carolyn K  When we heard the first murmurings of the back to
school ads, we were prompted to find a way to preserve the
luscious bounty of the summer harvest.   What better way of
preserving that summer fruit than putting our famous San Diego
sunshine to work and sun-drying them! Follow these easy steps:
1. Choose which fruits you want to dry.   The obvious choices
are apricots and plums from R& L, peaches and nectarines from
Hillside.  But, why not get adventuresome!  Be sure to give
cherries from Smit farms, strawberries from Valdivia farms and
citrus peel from Paradise Valley a try.    Why not preserve the
outrageously delicious yellow and red watermelons from JR
organics or the meaty Stupice tomatoes from Suzie's farms.    2.
Wash and thoroughly dry the chosen fruit. Cut large fruits into
narrow slices about 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick. Small fruits
such as grape tomatoes or berries can be left whole.  For
watermelon and cantaloupes you'll