Freeze-dried apples are crisper than dehydrated ones, but plump up quickly once placed in water.
Reconstituting food simply means adding moisture back into foods that have been dehydrated or freeze-dried. This process returns the food back to the original size, shape and appearance it had prior to being dried. Freeze-dried food is a favorite among those who cook with dried foods because it rehydrates 10 times faster than the dehydrated version. Freeze-dried foods also have a longer shelf-life. When properly stored they can last up to 30 years! Apples are a common candidate for freeze-drying, and once they have been reconstituted make a wonderful addition to many different recipes. It is fast and extremely easy to do.
Instructions
1. Place freeze-dried apples into medium-sized bowl.
2. Pour enough boiling water into bowl to cover the apples. Soak until just plump, approximately 10 minutes.
3. You can also use cool water to reconstitute freeze-dried apples. Simply use enough cool water to cover the apples in the bowl. Let them soak for a few hours until just plump.
4. Pour apples into a colander to drain liquid. You can save the liquid for recipes or tea, or discard it.
5. Sprinkle apples with a touch of sugar to enhance their sweet flavor.
6. Apples are now ready to be eaten as is, or added to a recipe.
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