RECIPES
How to Dry Your Herbs
Leaf'd Box | September 9, 2020
As your herbs grow and flourish throughout the season, you may be facing a new problem right now -- what do I do with all this delicious produce my garden is giving me? Having a booming herb harvest is a great problem to have, and we're here to help!
For our herb box subscribers, your summer herbs should be in full force -- chives, oregano, parsley, basil, and more. We also included basil in our summer veggie box, just because it's so tasty and versatile (gotta love tomato, mozzarella, and basil)!
Drying your summer herbs can be a great way to enjoy your plants for even longer as the summer season winds down and the cooler-weather fall plants are ready to be sent out. Here's some easy steps on how to do this!
INGREDIENTS
- A selection of your favorite herbs from your garden!
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare Your Herbs
Rinse off your herbs and dry by gently patting with a towel.
Step 2: Arrange the Leaves
Place the herb leaves on a cookie sheet one inch deep or less.
Step 3: Add to the Oven
Put the cookie sheet in the oven on low heat (less than 180 F) for 2-4 hours.
Step 4: Check the Herbs
At the 2 hour mark, start checking to see if the leaves are dry. You'll know they are dry enough when they easily crumble to the touch. Check every 20 minutes until fully dry.
Step 5: Remove
Remove the herbs from the oven and remove any remaining stems during the process. For best flavor, keep the leaves whole until they are ready to be used.
Step 6: Store and Enjoy!
Store in an air tight container in a cool area. Dried herbs are best used within a year.
We hope you’ve enjoyed growing your herbs this season, and we're so glad you get to enjoy them for a long time to come!
