Dried raspberries retain all their beneficial properties, so drying is the best method of harvesting this berry for the winter. You can dry raspberries both outdoors and using various devices, for example, an oven.
It is necessary
- - oven;
- - baking sheet;
- - cotton towel, napkin or baking paper;
- - raspberries;
- - linen bags for berries.
Instructions
Step 1
Go through the raspberries, removing all debris, crumpled and spoiled berries. Line the baking sheet with a towel or baking paper (of course, it is better to use the second option to avoid damage to essential kitchen utensils such as towels). Spread the berries on a baking sheet in a thin layer. If you are using overripe raspberries, arrange the berries so that they do not touch each other, otherwise they will stick together during the drying process.
Step 2
Place the baking sheet in the oven on the lower compartment and turn on the appliance, adjusting the temperature on it to 60 degrees. Close the oven door and let the berries dry for one hour.
Step 3
After an hour, remove the baking sheet with raspberries from the oven, gently stir the berries, distribute them evenly on the paper, reduce the heating of the device to 50 degrees, and then place the baking sheet in the oven again, but already in the upper compartment. Leave the oven door open.
Step 4
Thus, stir the berries every hour, alternate the height of the baking sheet, and keep the oven door open during the remaining drying (this will allow you to dry the berries, and not bake them).
Step 5
Drying is complete after 6-8 hours. It is not difficult to check whether the berries are dry enough, you need to take a few berries and roll them in the palm of your hand. The finished product has a non-sticky dry surface, dense structure and a grayish-crimson color, dry raspberries do not stain hands.
Wait until the berries are at room temperature, then disassemble them into linen bags and put them in a dry, dark place.
