Berries Leave whole, except slice strawberries in half. No visible moisture when crushed. Remove stems and pits. If juicy, drain 1 hour. Leathery but sticky.
Grapes Leave whole, remove stems.
Dip in boiling water to crack skins. Pliable, dark brown. Pretreat dipping solution. Pliable and leathery. Pears Pare and remove core and woody tissue.