Dried Thyme Recipe (4 Ways)
Drying thyme is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to make this dried thyme recipe in a food dehydrator, in the oven, air drying, or in the microwave.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
Instructions
How to Dehydrate Thyme in a Dehydrator
- Rinse the stems in a bowl of water.1 bunch fresh thyme
- Carefully dry stems in a salad spinner or between layers of a tea towel/flour sack.
- Arrange the stems on the drying racks so that they aren’t touching.
- Dry thyme at 95˚F, rotating the trays every 45-60 minutes.
- The thyme is ready when it is dry to the touch and has the consistency of dried leaves (~1-3 hours).
- Once cooled, remove leaves from the stems.
- Allow leaves to fully cool before crushing or storing whole in an air-tight container.
How to Dry Thyme in the Oven
- Place clean thyme stems on baking drying racks set inside baking sheets. Don't let the stems overlap or touch.
- Place in the oven at the lowest temperature possible (usually 140-170˚F) and prop open the door with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Bake for 2-3 hours. Check every 45 minutes, rotating trays and making sure stems are not touching.
How to Air Dry Thyme
- Suspend small amounts of thyme stems 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 daily. Drying time will vary depending on conditions.
Drying Thyme in the Microwave
- Place stems flat between two paper towels and microwave on high for 40 seconds.
- Move the stems around and microwave in 20-second increments until the thyme is dried and crunchy (~1.5-2.5 minutes).
- This method only works well in small quantities. Do not try to dry too much at once.
Notes
- Dried thyme will last for a year in a cool dry place.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5g | Calories: 1.4kcal