Do you need to skin cherry tomatoes before dehydrating?

[my_psychosis]

Do you need to skin cherry tomatoes before dehydrating? If not will the skin get crunchy? (I want them to be like store bought dehydrated tomatoes, the consistancy of raisins) Thanks.

 

[zerobane]

No,

I typically cut in halves; sprinkle on seasoning of some type (usaully salt and basil). and cook at 150-200 for 10-15mins... pending size of tomatoes moisture content etc....

Then freeze...

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[GB]

I agree with zerobane. There is no need to skin them. I have never done cherry tomatoes though. I usually do Romas. I cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Place on a cookie sheet cut size up and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some salt. I usually don't use other herbs or spices, but you certainly can if that is what you want. Unlike zerobane though, I cook mine much longer. I set my over as low as it goes and I will generally go anywhere from 8-12 hours. I like my tomatoes dry and chewy. The longer you dry them the longer they will last. 8-12 hours will let you store them for months, not that they would last that long without being eaten.