![]() ![]() (Make sure you put the cut-side facing up.) Then pre-freeze and add a little extra dry time on a batch of blueberries.ĭepending what you plan to use them in, you could also blend them and make a blueberry puree to freeze dry. Or, you could slice them in half, which takes a bit more prep time, depending how many blueberries you need to freeze dry. To make it easier, a lot of customers put them in them in a blender/food processor and give them a quick chop before freeze drying. But, same as grapes, it is important that you break the skin of each blueberry (poke them with toothpick, skewer, etc). Best to start with just the default times and then add more time, if necessary.īlueberries also contain a lot of sugar and they have that tough outer skin. And, depending on the size of your batch, grapes can take up to 48+ hours (sometimes more, depending on a different variables). It helps to pre-freeze them before loading your freeze dryer. ![]() And be sure to put them skin-side down on the trays (so the moisture can escape). For grapes, cut them smaller than just halves (all grapes should be cut, regardless). Grapes and blueberries are tricky to freeze dry because they are high in sugar and water content and they have a tough outer skin. Now that you know what freeze drying can do, what other unusual foods and meals would you like to try freeze dry? There’s always a conversation on our Facebook page so Like us and join in! You’ll discover a whole new way to look at food and its longevity when you give freeze drying a try. Whether you’re worried about wasting food or looking for quick, easy ways to eat healthy on the go or during outdoor excursions and camping trips, freeze drying is worth looking into. Cutting or exposing the insides of foods like blueberries, grapes and cherry tomatoes will make the freeze drying process go much smoother.
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