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Preserving Garden Herbs: Best Methods for Dehydrating Chives

Simple Dehydrated Summer Herbs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Fresh chives washed and chopped evenly
  • 4 cups Cold water for washing
  • 0.5 cups Chive flowers optional inclusion

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the fresh herbs thoroughly in the cold water to remove any garden dirt or debris.
  • Pat them completely dry using clean paper towels, then chop them into uniform 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Spread the pieces in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or dehydrator tray. Include the blossoms if desired.
  • Heat at 95 degrees Fahrenheit in a dehydrator or the lowest possible oven setting for 2 to 3 hours until completely brittle.
  • Allow the herbs to cool entirely before transferring them to an airtight glass jar for long-term pantry storage.