Dried Blueberries Recipe

White bowl containing dried blueberries.

5 from 2 votes

The easiest way to dry blueberries is by using a dehydrator and these dried blueberries are not only easy to make, they are also delicious! They can be used in trail mix, oatmeal, yogurt, muffins, and pancakes.

Prep Time2

Dehydrating Time1 6

Total Time1 8

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Equipment

Dehydrator

Ingredients

4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
5 cups cool water
2 cups ice

Instructions

Blanching Process

Start by removing any stems left of the berries. Rinse the fruit in a colander.
Place a pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat. Bring the water to a boil.
Expert Tip: You want just enough water to slightly cover the berries. When I blanch 4 cups of blueberries, I use 5 cups of water to blanch.
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl with 5 cups of cold water and 2 cups of ice. Set aside.
Put the blueberries into the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the berries from the boiling water and place them in the bowl of ice water. Let them chill in the water for 30 seconds.
Using the slotted spoon, gently remove the blueberries from the water and place them on paper towels or on a dishtowel.
Expert Tip: It's important to let them completely dry, typically at least 1-2 hours. You want as little moisture as possible when putting them in the dehydrator. Any water on the surface or in the cracks of skin will add more time to the dehydrating process.

Dehydrating Process

Once dry, put the blueberries on the dehydrator racks.
Expert Tip: Since the berries are small, I use a plastic grids on the dehydrator trays so they don't fall through the holes Or, you can use parchment paper.
Dehydrate the blueberries at 125°F for 30 hours. It is important to note that if the blueberries you are using are small, it could take less time to dehydrate, typically around 18-20. When using large berries, it takes around 30 hours to fully dry.
When done, remove the dry blueberries from the racks and enjoy! You'll know they are done based on how they look and taste. They will look very similar to raisins and when you eat them, they will have the same texture.

Notes

When placing the berries on the trays, ensure they are not touching. The air flow needs to move around each berry while dehydrating.
While the recipe calls for 4 cups of blueberries, you can use as little or as many as you'd like!
When blanching blueberries, use disposable gloves. They will stain the skin and it takes 2 days for the color to fade.
If you need to speed the dehydrating process up a bit, take a toothpick and prick each blueberry halfway through the drying process.
You'll know the blueberries are done based on how they look and taste. They will look very similar to raisins and when you eat them, they will have a very similar texture.

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