Dehydrated Blueberries

Dehydrated Blueberries will be your new favorite thing to do with leftover blueberries. The dehydrating process can take up to 7 hours, but the preparation of the blueberries will take less than 5 minutes. Dehydrated blueberries can be used in a variety of ways, including muffins, oatmeal, salads and trail mix. Kids love them too!

What Makes This Recipe So Good?

• They are SO easy and quick to prepare. 
• This recipe only requires 5 minutes of hands-on time.
• Frozen blueberries or fresh blueberries will work for this recipe. 
• You can use dehydrated blueberries in so many recipes-salads, desserts and trail mix.
• You can make these in the oven, air fryer, or dehydrator. 
• This recipe is naturally paleo, gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, refined sugar free and low carb friendly. 
• Dehydrated blueberries can last up to 6-10 months! 
• These would be so delicious in my blueberry banana baked oatmeal.

Recipe Ingredients

• Blueberries– I used fresh for this. You can also use frozen. If you use frozen, you can skip the blanching step and go straight to the dehydrating process. They do not need to be thawed!

How To Make

• Step 1 

  • Wash the blueberries. 

• Step 2

• • Blanch blueberries. Put blueberries in boiling water for 30 seconds. The skins will start to crack–this is normal! 

• Step 3

  • Remove blueberries from boiling water with a slotted spoon and put into ice water for 30 seconds. 

• Step 4

  • Remove the berries from ice water and pat dry. 

• Step 5

  • Different dehydrator methods: 

    • Oven: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the blueberries on the sheet in a single layer, so they are not crowded. Bake at 130 degrees F for 10 hours. 
    • Air Fryer: Place blueberries in the air fryer in a single layer. Set the temperature to 120 degrees F and cook for 15 hours. Check them frequently after 10 hours. 
    • Dehydrator: Place prepared blueberries in a single layer on the trays. Set the temperature to 115 degrees F. If your dehydrator does not have temperature control, just turn it on. Leave the blueberries for 18 to 24 hours. Check them frequently after 18 hours.

Recipe FAQ’s

• What Are Dehydrated Blueberries? 

  • Dehydrated blueberries are blueberries that are left to dry to conserve for a long period of time. When you dehydrate blueberries, you are removing the juices. The natural juices are what make blueberries perishable. By removing these juices, blueberries can be used later, without spoiling. 

• How Can I Use Dehydrated Blueberries? 

  • However you please. They can be used in trail mix, pancakes, oatmeal, granola bars, yogurt, muffins, and more! They would make a great salad topping as well. 

• How Long Do They Last?

  • These blueberries last for months in an airtight container. I like storing mine in the fridge. 

• Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

  • Yes! If you opt to use frozen blueberries you can skip the blanching process (boiling in hot water.) Frozen berries are blanched prior to freezing to help preserve them in their fresh form. 

Chef’s Tips

• If you are pinched for time, you can also bake these in the oven at 200 degrees F for 7 hours. 

If you like this recipe, you will LOVE

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• Blueberry Maple Jam
• Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
• Paleo Blueberry Muffins
• Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

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