Learn how to dry sage four ways - in a food dehydrator, in the oven, in the microwave, or air drying. Drying sage is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Drying Time20 hourshrs
Total Time20 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: How To
Cuisine: How To
Keyword: dehydrating sage in microwave, dehydrating sage in oven, drying sage, how to dehydrate sage
Carefully dry in a salad spinner or between layers of a tea towel/flour sack.
Arrange the sage on the drying racks so that the leaves aren’t touching.
Dry sage at 95F, rotating the trays every few hours.
The sage is ready when it is dry to the touch and has the consistency of dried leaves (~20-24 hours).
Allow leaves to fully cool before crushing or storing whole in an air-tight container.
How to Dry Sage in the Oven
Place clean dry sage leaves on baking drying racks set inside baking sheets. Don't let the leaves overlap or touch.
Place in the oven at the lowest temperature possible (usually 140-170F degrees) and prop open the door with the handle of a wooden spoon.
Bake for 3-5 hours. Check every 45 minutes, rotating trays and making sure leaves are not touching.
How to Air Dry Sage
Suspend small amounts of sage in a paper bag with holes punched in it and close the top of the bag with string, yarn, or a rubber band.
Hang in a place where it can get air circulation.
Peek in the bag every few days. Drying times will vary depending on conditions.
Notes
Make sure the dried sage is fully cooled before putting it into an air-tight container. As the leaves cool they will release heat that could result in condensation and eventually cause it to mold.
Dried sage will last for a year in a cool dry place.