How to Dry (Dehydrate) Basil in a Dehydrator or Oven
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Learn how to dry basil two ways: either using a food dehydrator or in the oven. It is easy! Follow these processing and storage tips to create the most fresh-tasting and long-lasting dry basil possible. In the end, you’ll be left with crispy, flavorful dried basil that can store in your pantry for well over a year.
07Whole dry basil leaves retain aromatic oils and flavor better than crushed leaves over time. Therefore, I suggest to crush only a small portion of your dried basil at a time and store the rest as whole leaves - especially if you dried a large amount.
08Crush dry basil leaves using clean dry hands, a ziplock bag, food processor, or mortar and pestle.
09Store dried basil in a glass container with an air-tight lid in a dark, cool, dry location. It should remain very flavorful and crisp for over a year stored in the pantry. Enjoy!