How to Make Dried Pineapple Flowers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 225ºF or 110ºC.

   Use a small metal flower-shaped cookie cutter and press it down onto each pineapple slice.
   
   Press down firmly with a rolling pin. , Wait until they're drier but still "workable" or flexible. , Use your free hand to "mold" the petals towards you or upwards.
   
   This will make the flower look more realistic. ,, Store and use within 3 days.
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   Step 2: Place a few pieces of parchment or wax paper on 2 baking sheets.

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   Step 3: Cut the pineapple ends off and then cut the skin off.

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   Step 4: Use a melon baller or vegetable peeler and remove or pluck the "eyes" off of the pineapple.

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   Step 5: Lay the pineapple down horizontally and cut it into very thin slices.

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   Step 6: Place the slices on the lined baking sheets.

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   Step 7: Bake the pineapple slices for about 1 to 2 hours or until they appear to be dry.

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   Step 8: Flip them over with tongs and place them back in the oven for another hour.

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   Step 9: Let the pieces cool on a cooling rack for a few hours.

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    Step 10: Wait until the pieces are cooled.

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    Step 11: Place them back on the cooling rack.

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    Step 12: Hold the center of a pineapple slice between your forefinger and thumb.

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    Step 13: Repeat the molding for the rest of the pineapple pieces.

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    Step 14: Place the pieces in an airtight container.

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