Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Rosemary has many health benefits in various aspects. Let’s go to the kitchen so TasteVN can share with you some tips for drying rosemary to preserve it for a long time!
Ingredients for Drying Rosemary For 1 jar
Rosemary 5 sprigs
How to Prepare Dried Rosemary
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Prepare the Rosemary
Prepare a few sprigs of rosemary, which are typically about 15-20cm long when mature for harvesting. Then wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt from the rosemary leaves.
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Drying Rosemary in the Oven
Place the rosemary on the baking sheet, you shouldn’t arrange the rosemary too close together or overlap them as it will make your rosemary take longer to dry.
Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature for 10-15 minutes. Then, place your baking sheet in the oven and dry for 3-4 hours. The dried rosemary will crumble easily when you touch it. Once the rosemary is dried, let it cool before starting to make essential oil.
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Final Product
So after just a few very simple steps, you already have fragrant dried rosemary jars in your hands! You can use rosemary as a spice in dishes, brew tea, or extract essential oil.
Tips for Storing Dried Rosemary
- Store dried rosemary in a cool place, avoiding damp areas.
- You can also freeze rosemary in a food bag and store it in the freezer.
- Additionally, you can place the dried rosemary in a tightly sealed glass jar. This storage method will help keep it for several months.
So with the above method, you can easily dry rosemary at home. Wish you success!
