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    Allianna's Kitchen » Diet » Allergy Friendly

    Published: Aug 22, 2022 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Dehydrated Blueberries

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    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!

    dehydrated blueberries in a bowl

    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.

    blueberries in a bowl

    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!

    blanched blueberries in a pot

    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. 

    blueberries in an ice bath

    • Step 4

      • Remove the berries from ice water and pat dry. 

    blueberries on a sheet pan

    • 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.

    dehydrated blueberries on a sheet pan

    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. 

    dehydrated blueberries on a sheet pan

    If you like this recipe, you will LOVE

    • Dehydrated Kale Chips
    • Blueberry Maple Jam
    • Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
    • Paleo Blueberry Muffins
    • Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

    dried blueberries in a bowl

    Dehydrated Blueberries

    Course Breakfast, easy, quick, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 12 hours hours
    Total Time 12 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    Cost $3
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    Equipment

    • dehydrator of choice oven, air fryer, or dehydrator

    Ingredients

    • 4.25 cups bluberries fresh or frozen

    Instructions

    • Wash the blueberries.
    • Blanch blueberries. Put blueberries in boiling water for 30 seconds. The skins will start to crack–this is normal!
    • Remove blueberries from boiling water with a slotted spoon and put into ice water for 30 seconds.
    • Remove the berries from ice water and pat dry.
    • Use the dehydrating method of choice!
      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 18-24 hours. Check them frequently after 18 hours.

    Notes

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
    How to dehydrate blueberries in the oven, air fryer, or dehydrator.
    Tried this recipe?Tag me on instagram @alliannaskitchen!

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    1. Lori says

      August 31, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Love making this to add to my yogurt or homemade granola!

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