A properly dehydrated pear chip will “click” when dropped on the table, and can be easily snapped in half but not crumbled. The more ripe the pear at the time of dehydration, the more pliable it will be. This is due to increased sugar with ripening. It may bend slightly before snapping, but should not feel wet. If yours do not feel this way, just put them back in the dehydrator for a few more hours!