Better than Candy (How to Freeze Dry Berries)

Freeze-drying berries couldn't be easier, and it's quickly become one of my favorite ways to preserve that summer flavor. We all know frozen berries just aren't as good as fresh ones. So freeze-dry them for that pique of summer flavor for years to come!

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[LittleKi]

Just got a freeze dryer. These videos are incredibly useful.

[ShiraKaiman]

to save time try using an egg slicer to slice your strawberries on the other side of it the berries will all be the same size slice, also good on mushrooms.

[jbbrowneyes]

For the knock off brand bags (especially the zip top kind) before you use them open them up and look into the dark bag for light. A lot have pin holes that will let air in. Another reason to use jars is that rodents can’t chew into them. mice WILL chew through a Mylar bag…even the expensive ones

[lorikrafft]

Are absolutely love freeze dried apples!!! I wish I could buy a freeze drier!!!!

[annnelson]

Hi Carolyn, thank you for this video! I would love to see more content on freeze drying different kinds of foods. Thanks!

[jeannettelavoie]

If you have to break the skins of blueberries the absolute best way to do it would be with a brand new dog brush! Lay your blueberries down in your tree and just plunge the brush into a bunch of blueberries at the same time

[pt]

Another downside is they emit heat and they are loud. Things you need to think about. We love ours too.

[enuffisenuff]

I just did 5lbs of Huckleberries and 2lbs of Raspberry...they really are super nice to just have in a container to throw in oatmeal or yogurt or ice cream. Whats really nice is you can bake with them without turning everything grey! Keeping them stocked is the hardest thing!

[charlenehamm]

I use our hard boiled egg slicer to slice strawberries and bananas to freeze dry to add to cereal or desserts.

[mimiashford]

For us, large blueberries just weren't worth the trouble, but I found that wild blueberries, which are much smaller, dry perfectly & quickly without any prep other than washing/drying.

[karenhowell]

For powdering, I like to put the contents of the tray into a gallon zip-lock bag. Then I lay it on the counter and run my rolling pin over the bag. It powders easily. Then I empty the bag into my jar or mylar bag.

[SleepyHead]

I saw a lady use an onion holder for the blueberries. I bought one just for that use. I can’t wait to try it out. Just stab the onion holder into the bowl and Poke the berries.

[fdabill]

These freeze drying videos that demonstrate the ways you use them are so very helpful. I would love to see you show freeze drying and using tomato products. Mine are still green but will be ready soon and I’m not quite sure all the ways I could use my freeze drier for them. Thanks for all you share.

[ceepark]

I like the idea of blending up the berries then putting in the freeze dryer then make a powder from them.

[PaPaKarl]

I purchased a meat tenderizer tool with 48 prongs to peirce the blueberries. I place the berries in a single layer on the freeze dryer trays, then pierce the berries. Works great and is fast!

[vicky]

omg you have 2 freeze dryers i am totally jealous!!! Everything looks so good

[honeybadger]

You can use an onion slicing holder to prick the blueberries. That was a tip i learned from Darcy the dehydrating queen.

[lauragrandgenett]

This video is so helpful. Got my first freeze dryer and really appreciate your detailed instructions for the berries. Thank you for the help.

[oneofakind]

they make a roller for blueberries.. its commercial prick roller and works fast.. i think they said 180 dollar tool but ss and commercial grade

[brendamossey]

I want one so bad but just not in the budget for me. But I do love watching these videos on making different things with them.