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You can dry rose hips at home either in the sun or in a dryer, oven or convection oven. It is better not to wash the raw materials, but simply sort them out and lay them out in one layer. Drying is carried out over several hours, days or weeks (depending on the chosen method). The finished product is stored in a dark, dry and cool place.
Is it possible to dry rose hips?
In order for rose hips to retain all the beneficial substances, for example, vitamin C, which is necessary to strengthen the immune system, it is best to dry them. Unlike cooking, this method involves long-term processing of the product in an air environment at a temperature of no more than 60–70 °C.Therefore, most of the vitamins and other components are preserved. Based on the obtained raw materials, you can prepare tea and other healthy drinks.
Are rosehip petals dried?
It is not necessary to dry the petals. You can simply sprinkle them with sugar (2 times more in volume) and citric acid (a teaspoon per glass of inflorescences). Under such conditions, the petals quickly yield juice, after which they are ground until smooth and placed in sterilized jars. The mixture is used in tea. The product is effective for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases (bronchitis, sore throat).
Is it possible to dry rose hips in the sun?
Drying fruits in the sun is considered the most correct method in terms of preserving nutrients. To do this, the berries are sorted and damaged ones are removed. Good fruits are laid out on a baking sheet or wooden planks in the sun (outdoors or on a windowsill).
At the same time, you need to monitor the weather: if rain is expected, the pallets are moved into the house. The method is not labor-intensive, but takes a lot of time. Depending on the condition of the raw materials and weather conditions, drying lasts up to three weeks. To speed up the process, the fruits can be cut in half and removed from the seeds.
Is it possible to dry rose hips in the microwave?
Theoretically, you can dry rose hips in the microwave, especially if you do it “in a hurry.” But this option is not the most correct. It will still not be possible to completely dry the berries, and they will lose a significant part of their nutrients.
How to prepare rose hips for drying
Preparing rose hips for drying is very simple:
- Sort the berries on a flat surface.
- Remove rotten, damaged, wrinkled fruits.
- If you have time and opportunity, you can cut the berries in half and remove the seeds. Then drying will go much faster.
- Place on a baking sheet or tray in one layer and place to dry.
On the eve of drying, just sort out the rose hips (no need to wash them)
Do I need to wash and clean rose hips before drying?
There is a common misconception that rose hips must be washed before drying. In fact, this is strictly forbidden, because excess moisture will remain on the berries, and it will be difficult to remove. Then drying will not work - the fruits will steam a little: such raw materials are not suitable for harvesting. There is also no need to peel the sepals from the berries, otherwise the surface will be damaged and begin to produce juice. This will not only interfere with drying, but will also lead to loss of nutrients.
After this, they are dried in the open air or in a dry room for 2–3 hours. It is not advisable to dip it with a towel, since it can damage both the fruits and the sepals.
At what temperature are rose hips dried?
To properly dry rose hips at home, you need to adjust the temperature. The optimal temperature range is from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. Moreover, initially it is recommended to warm up the dryer to 45–50 degrees, and starting from the third hour of treatment, gradually increase it to +60 °C.
In this case, the door or lid of the drying container is kept slightly open so that excess moisture can freely escape into the air. The baking sheet or tray is periodically shaken off so that the berries change position. But there is no need to touch the fruits with your hands or kitchen utensils - in a steamed state they are easily damaged.
At what temperature should you dry rose hips in an electric dryer?
In an electric dryer, rosehip raw materials are dried at a temperature of 50 to 60 (less often up to 70) degrees. The total duration of the process is from 7 to 20 hours. Most appliances are equipped with timers, so the time and temperature are set in advance. But it is not recommended to leave for security reasons. The raw materials need to be monitored periodically by changing the temperature:
- For the first 2 hours, heat the dryer to maximum (+65–70 °C);
- then reduce to +50 °C;
- 2 hours before shutdown, raise to +60 °C and hold until the end.
Dry in an electric dryer for 6 to 20 hours
How long does it take to dry rose hips?
The total duration of treatment in a dryer or oven ranges from 1 hour to three weeks. The time depends on several factors:
- Drying method. The process takes place fastest in a convection oven, slowest in the open air.
- Weather conditions (if drying takes place outside) - much faster in the heat.
- Condition of the fruit. Cut in half and peeled dry 1.5–2 times faster than whole ones.
- Preparation of raw materials - if you initially wash the berries with water, the time increases by 1–2 hours.
- Size. The larger the fruits, the slower they dry. Although this factor is not so significant.
How to properly dry rose hips at home
You can dry rose hips at home in an oven, electric dryer, or convection oven. Natural drying in the open air under the sun is also allowed.
How to properly dry rose hips at home
All drying methods are available at home, from natural (hold on the windowsill for several weeks) to modern:
- in the oven;
- in the dryer;
- in an air fryer.
The berries are prepared on the day of collection, after which they immediately begin the procedure, which lasts from 7 to 20 hours (sometimes more). After its completion, the raw material loses ¾ of its mass: from 1 kg of fresh fruits you can prepare 250 g of dried ones. Dried berries are placed in jars and stored in a dark, cool place (can be in the refrigerator or in a niche).
How to properly dry rosehip petals and flowers for tea
At home, you can dry not only rose hips, but also petals and flowers, which are suitable for making delicious, healthy tea. On the eve of the process, you don’t need to do anything with them (it’s especially not recommended to wash them). Drying rosehip flowers most often takes place in the sun. They are laid out in an even layer and kept outdoors for several days.
If the weather does not allow, the procedure is carried out at home, in a dry and warm place (as far as possible from the bathroom and kitchen stove). The resulting raw materials are stored in bags made of natural fabric under conditions of moderate humidity.
You can dry rosehip flowers outdoors or indoors with moderate humidity.
How to dry rosehip roots
For harvesting, select small roots (up to 1.5 cm in diameter). They are also dried in the oven or dryer. But the temperature should be within 45–50 °C (no higher). The roots are laid out in one layer, the temperature is gradually reduced as cooking progresses, and the door is also kept ajar. The total duration of the procedure is from 8 to 10 hours.
How to dry rose hips in an electric dryer
It is convenient to dry rose hips in an electric dryer, which is specifically designed for such processes.The instructions are simple:
- Prepare, sort out the raw materials, leaving only whole berries.
- Preheat the dryer to 60 °C.
- Place the fruit in an even layer on trays.
- For the first 2 hours, keep it at maximum temperature (up to 70 °C), open the door slightly.
- In the following hours, reduce the temperature to 50 degrees and shake the trays periodically.
- 2 hours before readiness, raise the temperature again to 60 °C.
- Readiness is determined by appearance (the berries are wrinkled, copper-colored, partly transparent).
- Place the trays on the table or leave them in the dryer with the door completely open. Cool to room temperature.
- Place in jars and store in a cool, dark place with low humidity.
How to dry rose hips in the microwave
Many summer residents believe that at home, rose hips can be quickly dried in the microwave. Indeed, various products are processed in such an oven. But it’s definitely not suitable for these berries, if only because it won’t be able to create a smooth increase in temperature.
As a result of processing, the fruits will be dried only on the outside, and locked inside. Another negative point is that the pulp loses useful substances due to “aggressive” heating.
It is not recommended to use a microwave to prepare rose hips for the winter.
How to dry rose hips in an air fryer
You can also dry rose hips for the winter in an air fryer. To do this, use a mesh with small cells. The berries are placed on it in one layer.A heat-resistant tray is placed between the lid and the base to remove moisture. Set the timer for 40 minutes and dry at high air speed at a temperature of +60 °C. Usually this time is enough, but if it is not possible to bring it to readiness, the raw materials are processed for an additional 15–20 minutes.
Air fryer - the fastest drying method
Conclusion
The easiest way to dry rose hips at home is in a convection oven, but it is safer to dry them in the sun or in an electric dryer. Thanks to smooth and prolonged heating at low temperatures, the fruits retain maximum nutrients and do not lose their taste and aroma.
