How to Dry Basil
Basil is so abundant in the summertime. There are several efficient and easy methods to dry basil so you don’t have to waste. Use this easy guide to learn the best ways to dry basil.
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Wash and dry your destemmed basil leaves in cool water, ensuring all soil and possible insects are removed.
Blanch your basil per the notes below.
Preheat your oven to 95°F degrees, and prepare a baking sheet. If you are using a dehydrator, get it set up according to the user manual.
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To blanch basil, place the leaves in boiling water for 2 seconds. Transfer the blanched basil leaves to an ice bath and then pat dry.
Always follow your dehydrator’s instructions for herbs for the best results.
To store dried basil, place it either whole or crumbled in an airtight container. Dried basil can keep up to several months.
If your oven doesn’t go down to 95°F degrees, then set it on the lowest possible temperature possible. You may also need to crack the oven door open to keep it from getting too hot and burning your basil leaves.
To blanch basil, place the leaves in boiling water for 2 seconds. Transfer the blanched basil leaves to an ice bath and then pat dry.
Always follow your dehydrator’s instructions for herbs for the best results.
To store dried basil, place it either whole or crumbled in an airtight container. Dried basil can keep up to several months.
If your oven doesn’t go down to 95°F degrees, then set it on the lowest possible temperature possible. You may also need to crack the oven door open to keep it from getting too hot and burning your basil leaves.
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My basil plant was extremely abundant and produced an insane amount this year! I don't have a dehydrator and so tried a few other methods of oven dehydration, but this was the first article that accurately walked me through the process. I set my oven to 95 degrees and let it dehydrate for 6 hours like you said and the basil stayed aromatic and flavorful and tasted just as good (if not better) as fresh!
Such a great guide for drying your own basil leaves.
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