Dried Blueberries

If you have some extra blueberries laying around, or just a large harvest, here’s how to dry them yourself in a food dehydrator or oven and make wholesome, no sugar added dried blueberries.

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How to Make Dried Blueberries

1. Prep the Blueberries. Wash blueberries and dry well. Spread in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
   
2. Dry the Blueberries (In a Food Dehydrator): Set to 135°F and dry 18–30 hours until shriveled and slightly chewy.
3. Dry the Blueberries (In an Oven): Bake at 170°F for 6–10 hours, stirring every 1–2 hours.
4. Cool and Store. Let the blueberries cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

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To Store: Store cooled dried blueberries in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

To Refrigerate or Freeze: Refrigerate for up to 6 months, or freeze for up to 1 year. Let frozen berries come to room temperature in a sealed container to avoid condensation.

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Dried Blueberries

If you have some extra blueberries laying around, or just a large harvest, here's how to dry your blueberries in a food dehydrator or oven to preserve them.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 hours hrs

Total Time: 10 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 cups fresh blueberries, washed and thoroughly dried

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Instructions 

How to Make Dried Blueberries in a Dehydrator:

• Spread the blueberries in a single layer on dehydrator trays lined with mesh or parchment paper.
• Set the dehydrator to 135°F (57°C).
• Dry for 18–30 hours, depending on berry size and juiciness. Check occasionally. They should be shriveled, dry to the touch, and slightly chewy—not sticky.
• Let the berries cool completely before storing.

How to Make Dried Blueberries in the Oven:

• Preheat oven to 170°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the berries in a single layer.
• Bake for 6 to 10 hours, stirring every 1–2 hours to dry evenly.
• Berries should be shriveled and mostly dry, but still slightly chewy.
• Let them cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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