Step 1

Rinse the outside of the pineapple with cold water.

Step 2

If using fresh pineapple, cut off the top and bottom. Stand the pineapple up, and cut it straight down the center to form two large pieces. Using the edge of your knife, slice down and inward to remove the core. Do this on both halves of the pineapple. Cut each half into two pieces. Now, using your knife, make 1/4 inch slices all the way down each quarter of pineapple. Finally, cut the pineapple away from the skin.

Step 3

Blot the pineapple pieces with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.

Step 4

Load the pineapple chunks into the dehydrator, making sure that you leave adequate space between each piece. The general rule of thumb is not to cover more than 3/4 the area of the mesh inserts in your dehydrator.

Step 5

Dehydrate your pineapple at 135ºF (52ºC) for 8-12 hours until the pineapples are dry.Depending on your dehydrator, you may need to rotate the racks every few hours to ensure even hydration.