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dried currants on a dehydrator tray

Dried (Dehydrated) Black Currants

Use a simple food dehydrator to dry black currants for storage and future use.
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Instructions
 

  • Pick Black Currants when they are fully ripe and dry within 24 hours for best results.
  • Rinse the currants by putting them in a bowl with cold water. Let leaves and other debri rise to the top then scoop it off with a fine mesh sieve or gently pour the water off to eliminate these unwated parts.
  • Strain the currants and place them on a tray on top of a towel. Gently shake the tray back and forth to move the currants over the towel to dry.
  • Optional: You can drop the berries into a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes to crack their skins and speed up the drying process.
  • Place currants in a single layer on your dehydrator trays; I like to keep some space between the berries so be sure to use two trays if needed.
  • Set your dehydrator to the fruit and berry setting (typically around 115 degrees fahrenheit, but check instructions on your dehydrator for suggestions).
    Try to check the berries after 12, 18, and 20-24 hours mark.
  • Remove from dehydrator when dry. They should resemble raisins but may be a little more "crispy." Be careful not to overdry too much.
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