Drying Red Clover
Learn how to dry red clover using a dehydrator
Servings: 0
Equipment
- dehydrator
Ingredients
- Freshly picked red clover blossoms
Instructions
- Put the red clover blossoms into a bowl of cold water. Swish, lift up the clover, and drain the water. Repeat this step one or two times, until the water stays clear.
- Place the clover between two towels and blot dry.
- Arrange on your dehydrator's shelves, single layer and spaced apart.
- Set your dehydrator to the lowest setting (between 95° and 110ºF).
- Periodically, rotate the trays in case your dehydrator has hot spots. Be more vigilant if your dehydrator doesn't have a circulating fan or thermostat.
- It will take about 4 hours for the blossoms to completely dry; they will feel almost crunchy when ready.
- Cool the blossoms completely, then place into tightly capped glass jars; keep out of direct sunlight.
- Condition the dehydrated red clover for 3 – 4 days. Shake and turn the jars daily to be sure the blossoms aren't sticking togeter. If condensation develops in a jar, return the blossoms to the dehydrator.
- Once conditioned, you can pack the jars more tightly. Label with the name of the herb and the date, then store in a cool, dry, and dark location.