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- Dry grapes perfectly - this is how you make raisins yourself
- This is how grapes dry in the sunshine
- Skillfully dry in the oven
- Tips & Tricks
Dry grapes perfectly - this is how you make raisins yourself
Delicious grapes from your own garden turn into aromatic raisins in an instant. How to dry table grapes quite simply under the sun and in the oven is explained here in a practical way.
This is how grapes dry in the sunshine
Carefully cultivated grapevines produced a rich harvest, expert hobby gardeners use the warm rays of the sun to professionally dry the table grapes. They are primarily seedless varieties that can be processed into raisins. How to do it right:
For 2 to 3 days, the grapes stay outdoors to dry under the sun and air-rinsed. In regions with nocturnal fog or morning dew, bring the tray of the night into the house. Store the prepared raisins in an airtight container in a cool place.
Skillfully dry in the oven
Much faster you dry grapes in the oven. The heat removes the berries from the water to an acceptable residual moisture of 20 to 30 percent. Here's how to do it:
Depending on the size and water content, the procedure takes between 10 and 24 hours. The finished raisins are tough and flexible. Only when fully cooled, the dried grapes are filled in an airtight glass. Otherwise, condensation will form during storage and cause mold.
Tips & Tricks
It is particularly convenient to prepare your raisins in a dehydrator. Housewives appreciate the crucial advantage that their oven is not permanently occupied during harvest time. Distributed on multi-level sieve trays, the grapes dry as if by magic within 8 to 10 hours.
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