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    Home » Snacks

    Oven Dried Blueberries

    Posted: May 13, 2020 · Updated: May 13, 2020 by Tonje

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    The easy dried blueberries make for an excellent snack. They are healthy and versatile, and serve as the delicious blueberry version of raisins.

    Dried blueberries on a plate.

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    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🥗 Serving suggestions
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 🍴 You might also like these recipes..
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
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    Drying blueberries is a great way to use up a surplus of fresh berries. For other options, you might also want to try out my blueberry chia jam, Swedish blueberry soup or healthy banana bread with blueberries.

    I regularly make a big batch of these when I have blueberries available. It's a really easy recipe, and although they take a while to dry in the oven, all you have to do is wait for them to finish.

    This snack is completely free of sugar and other preservatives. It's a light, low calorie treat that you can enjoy on most diets, including keto, whole30, paleo and more.

    Dried blueberries in a bowl.

    🔪 Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 110 °C / 210 °F / 100 °C fan oven.

    Spread fresh blueberries over a baking sheet covered baking tray in a single layer.

    Bake the blueberries in the oven until they are dry but still slightly plump. You're looking for a raisin-like texture, only slightly softer.

    It typically takes between 2-5 hours for blueberries to try, depending on the size of your berries.

    Allow them to cool down before serving them at room temperature.

    Blueberries on baking sheet.

    💭 Top tips

    Here are my best tips to make the perfect dried blueberries:

    • Don't increase the temperature of the oven in an attempt to speed up the process. This will burn the blueberries on the outside before the inside is sufficiently dried.
    • If you wish, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of honey to the blueberries before drying them. This will give them a lovely, alternative flavor.
    A hand holding a blueberry.

    🥗 Serving suggestions

    Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy this tasty treat:

    • As a snack: A handful of blueberries is the perfect snack if you're craving something sweet between meals.
    • In granola: Dried blueberries give granola a hint of sweetness!
    • In trail mix: Add them to a trail mix along with a variety of roasted nuts and seeds.
    • As a topping: Use the blueberries as a topping on chocolate peanut butter oatmeal or peanut butter banana smoothie bowl.
    Dried blueberries on baking sheet.

    🍲 Leftovers

    You can make a big batch and store them in airtight containers for up to at least 2 weeks. I find that they often store better in the fridge, although this is optional.

    I don't recommend freezing them, as they tend to be very watery and mushy after thawing.

    🍴 You might also like these recipes..

    If you love healthy snacks, you should try any of these recipes:

    • Dried Orange Slices
    • Dried Banana Chips
    • Dried Apple Slices
    • Dried Kiwi Slices

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I use frozen blueberries? - No. They will often be too watery and not dry out properly. The drying process will take significantly longer, and the result will not be as good. Use fresh blueberries.

    Recipe

    Oven dried blueberries on a plate.

    Dried Blueberries

    The easy dried blueberries make for an excellent snack. They are healthy and versatile, and serve as the delicious blueberry version of raisins.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 63 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups blueberries (300 g)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 110 °C / 210 °F / 100 °C fan oven.
    • Spread fresh blueberries over a baking sheet covered baking tray in a single layer.
    • Bake the blueberries in the oven until they are dry but still slightly plump. You’re looking for a raisin-like texture, only slightly softer.
    • It typically takes between 2-5 hours for blueberries to try, depending on the size of your berries.
    • Allow them to cool down before serving them at room temperature.

    Notes

    Can I use frozen blueberries? – No. They will often be too watery and not dry out properly. The drying process will take significantly longer, and the result will not be as good. Use fresh blueberries.

    Leftovers

    You can make a big batch of dried blueberries and store them in airtight containers for up to at least 2 weeks. I find that they often store better in the fridge, although this is optional.
    I don’t recommend freezing dried blueberries, as they tend to be very watery and mushy after thawing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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