Oscar Diggs ('James Franco'), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking.
Use a container at least twice the size of the amount of almonds youâre using. They swell to about twice the size and will soak up much of the water. Cover the nuts with warm water and let sit in a warm place for about 12 hours or overnight. After about 12 hours, or in the morning, drain the water, add one teaspoon of salt per quart of almonds (presoaked quantity), and fill again with warm water to let soak for another 8-12 hours. After the final salt water soak, drain the almonds and dehydrate until crisp.
The drying time will vary depending on which method you use, the moisture content of the apples, and how thick the apple slices are. Drying apples in a food dehydrator takes between 12 and 24 hours. Drying apples in the oven takes between 10 and 20 hours.The higher the heat, the quicker they will dry; but youâll need to watch them closely and turn the slices often if your heat is higher than 145 degrees Fahrenheit.Drying apples over a wood stove takes about 8 to 14 hours.. Place them single layer on whatever you are going to use to dry them on. We use a screen from a retired food dehydrator. You can use a new, clean window screen or an oven rack covered with cheesecloth. Or if youâre drying your apples in a food dehydrator, place them on the racks of the dehydrator.