How To Dry Blueberries
Author: Victoria Aly
Time for reading: ~2
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)
Blueberries are one of the healthiest and tastiest berries. Housewives know many recipes using blueberries: they bake pies and pies, rolls and sweet casseroles with it. Jams, marmalade and marshmallow are prepared from it. It is added in the preparation of compotes, jelly and mousses.
How to dry blueberries at home
Blueberries are one of the healthiest and tastiest berries. Housewives know many recipes using blueberries: they bake pies and pies, rolls and sweet casseroles with it. Jams, marmalade and marshmallow are prepared from it. It is added in the preparation of compotes, jelly and mousses.
Raw blueberries are rubbed with sugar. It is worth remembering that blueberries are not only tasty, but also very healthy. It is thanks to the substances that it contains that blueberries have a positive effect on the entire body. Blueberries improve vision, have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, have anti-inflammatory properties, lower blood sugar levels, and improve skin condition.
Therefore, housewives try to prepare blueberries in different ways: they freeze them, grind them raw with sugar, and make jam. I suggest trying one of the ways to harvest blueberries for the winter - dry them. Such blueberries can be added to tea, pastries, and simply enjoy dry berries in winter as natural sweets.
Recipes with fresh blueberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Colander
- Dryer for vegetables and fruits
How to dry blueberries in a dryer step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need blueberries, a colander and a vegetable dryer.
Step 2
Inspect the berries, removing the dented ones. Remove debris and leaves. If necessary, gently rinse the blueberries under running water and shake off the moisture.
Step 3
Arrange the blueberries in a single layer on the racks of the fruit and vegetable dryer.
Step 4
Dry blueberries for 5-6 hours. Store dried blueberries in tightly closed jars or containers.
- Fresh blueberries
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
How to dry blueberries in the oven step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need blueberries, a baking sheet, parchment paper.
Step 2
Sort blueberries, removing leaves and damaged berries. If there is such a need, then pre-wash the blueberries and dry them. Arrange the blueberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 3
Dry in the oven first at 45°C and after 3 hours at 65°C. Depending on the size of the berries, it will take you from 4 to 12 hours to dry.
Step 4
Blueberry Yield: From 500 g of fresh blueberries, you will get approximately 70 g of dried blueberries. Store dried blueberries in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark place.