You can bottle syrups for later use too Nubz.. I do with citrus..
.. bottle boiled syrups and seal (use within 6 months) .. or can ( preserve in jars) them and waterbath them for use up to 18 months.
It's a little more effort.. but saves on freezer space.. and drying fruits is ok for pies and stuff.. I just find that dried fruit leaves odd flavours if you use them for wines.
Allie