Grapes

This recipe makes as many as you wish to prepare.  10lbs of grapes fills 4 medium HR trays

Directions:

1. Use your favorite method for cleaning grapes.
2. There are 2 common ways to prepare grapes.

   A.)  Using a sharp paring knife, cut each grape in half. This is very time consuming, but will speed up the freeze drying process considerably and give you the best looking end product. 

   B.)  Blanch them for one minute and then cool in an ice bath. If you can get the skins to burst it will save a lot of “explosions” when they freeze.

3. Line trays with parchment or silicone.
4. Spread out in a layer
5. Pre-freeze
6. Freeze dry (my cycle time was 24 hours)
7. Store in jars for short-term use or in mylar bags for long-term storage

Rehydration:

Not intended for rehydration.  Freeze dried grapes are an awesome, flavor filled snack!

Nutritional Value Per 1 cup

Calories: 104   Protein: 1 g   Fat: 0 g   Carbohydrates: 27 g   Sugar: 23 g   Fiber: 2 g

 

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.