How to Dry Thyme

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Gather sprigs of fresh thyme.. Rinse and dry the sprigs.. Gather the sprigs into a bundle.

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1

Gather sprigs of fresh thyme.

Step 1

Gather sprigs of fresh thyme.

2

Rinse and dry the sprigs.

Step 2

Rinse and dry the sprigs.

3

Gather the sprigs into a bundle.

Step 3

Gather the sprigs into a bundle.

4

Tie your bundle together.

Step 4

Tie your bundle together.

5

Hang the bundle in a warm, dark place.

Step 5

Hang the bundle in a warm, dark place.

6

Pull off the leaves when the thyme is completely dry.

Step 6

Pull off the leaves when the thyme is completely dry.

7

Store the thyme in an air-tight container in a dark place.

Step 7

Store the thyme in an air-tight container in a dark place.

8

Pick fresh thyme from your garden.

Step 8

Pick fresh thyme from your garden.

9

Wash your thyme with cold water.

Step 9

Wash your thyme with cold water.

10

Lay out the thyme on a pan lined with parchment or a silicone mat.

Step 10

Lay out the thyme on a pan lined with parchment or a silicone mat.

11

Dry the thyme in an oven that is heated to 100 °F (38 °C) for 24 hours.

Step 11

Dry the thyme in an oven that is heated to 100 °F (38 °C) for 24 hours.

12

Pull the leaves off the thyme once it comes to room temperature.

Step 12

Pull the leaves off the thyme once it comes to room temperature.

13

Cut fresh thyme sprigs from your thyme plant.

Step 13

Cut fresh thyme sprigs from your thyme plant.

14

Rinse and dry the thyme.

Step 14

Rinse and dry the thyme.

15

Dry the thyme in your dehydrator at 100 °F (38 °C) for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 15

Dry the thyme in your dehydrator at 100 °F (38 °C) for 1 to 2 hours.

16

Take the leaves off the stems and store them in an air-tight container.

Step 16

Take the leaves off the stems and store them in an air-tight container.

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