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With a whole bunch of new content, features, and improvements,Stardew Valley’s Update 1.6 allows players to take their farm to new heights while having fun in the process. An exciting new addition that players can acquire is theDehydrator.
The Dehydrator is a nifty machine that lets you process your harvested fruits and mushrooms intomore valuable Artisan Goods. All mushrooms placed inside the Dehydrator will turn into Dried Mushrooms, whereas all Fruits become Dried Fruits, except for Grapes, which turn into Raisins.Stardew Valleyplayers looking to get their hands on this unique tool can do so with the help of this guide.
Updated Jul 07, 2025, by Usama Ali: A Dehydrator is an artisan equipment introduced in Stardew Valley’s Update 1.6. It allows you to process fruits and mushrooms into dried versions, and grapes into raisins. This process significantly increases their selling price and boosts their energy and health restoration properties when consumed. If you haven’t considered getting a Dehydrator yet, now is the perfect time to invest in one and start reaping the benefits of dried foods in Stardew Valley.
How To Get The Dehydrator In Stardew Valley
To get the Dehydrator for your farm, you will first need to purchase its crafting recipe fromPierre’s General Storein Pelican Town. The recipe for the Dehydrator costs10,000 gold coins, which is quite expensive for an early-game purchase.
Once you’ve got the recipe, all you need to do is collect the required ingredients andcraft the Dehydratorfrom the Crafting tab in the menu. The following materials are needed to craft a Dehydrator:
Wood is easily obtained by chopping down trees around the Valley, whileClayandFire Quartzare somewhat harder to find.Clay can be collectedbytilling the ground with a hoeor bymining Clay Nodesat the Dig Site on Ginger Island. Occasionally, you’re able to also get Clay bybreaking Geodes.
On the other hand,Fire Quartzcan beforaged in the Mines (from Levels 80+)and inthe Skull Cavern. There’s also a chance players can get this crystal fromMagma GeodesorOmni Geode.
How To Use The Dehydrator In Stardew Valley
Similar to other Artisan Equipment inStardew Valley, you can place the Dehydrator at any location on your farm and click on it to use it. Next, place five pieces of any fruit or mushroom of your choice inside the Dehydrator and wait for them to dry up.
The table below lists the processing times of all the products you can create using a Dehydrator.
A package of gourmet mushrooms
Chewy pieces of dried fruit
It’s said to be the Junimos' favorite food.
5x Grapes
The quality of the dried product is always standard, regardless of the quality of the original items used. Plus, you need to put in five items of thesame type and qualityfor the Dehydrator to work.
How To Use Dehydrated Foods in Stardew Valley
Once your dried produce is ready, collect it from theDehydrator. You cansell these products at Pierre’s General Store or the shipping bin, eat them for a quick energy boost, or even gift them to the villagers.
The amount of Energy and Health restored fromDried Mushroomsand Dried Fruit isthree times that of their base counterparts.Similarly, Dried Mushrooms and Dried Fruitsell for 7.5 times their base price plus an extra 25 gold.
On the other hand, a pack ofRaisins sells for a hefty price of 600 gold. You can alsogift Raisins toEvelyn, who loves them.
Considering all the benefits, you should take the time to craft a Dehydrator and regularly make dried foods inStardew Valley. Not only do they make a good snack option, but they are also a great way to make some extra income.
