No one can refuse the taste of the raisins of fresh grapes. The aroma and delicate taste will amaze any gourmet. But no less delicious dried grapes. How to cook it, read the step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Grapes are a berry that many people love both raw and canned. And as a raisin - dried grapes - it is generally considered the most popular and favorite delicacy in many countries of the world. Raisins are produced by drying grape bunches, but not everyone knows that you can make it yourself. Raisins are widely used in cooking. It is added to baked goods, dough, cream, salads … And what an amazing aroma it gives to meat and pilaf! Therefore, dried grapes take pride of place in cooking. It is important that properly dried grapes will retain all the beneficial trace elements and 80% of vitamins. The product is recommended for diseases of the cardiovascular system, it is a great helper in case of anemia, it copes with apathy and improves vision. But in order for raisins to have all these properties and to retain all the useful substances in their composition, you need to know how to dry it correctly. We will learn how to dry delicious, healthy and aromatic grapes at home.
To dry grapes, you can use several methods: in an oven or electric dryer, under the sun or in the shade in a country house or balcony. It is important to know that for home harvesting, you should choose small-seeded, and preferably seedless grape varieties.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 285 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 3 hours in the oven
Ingredients:
Grapes - any quantity
Step by step preparation of dried grapes, recipe with photo:
1. Select whole, fleshy bunches of grapes with dense-skinned berries. Wash it under running water. If there are spoiled berries on the bunch, remove them.
2. Spread the grapes on a cotton towel and leave to dry completely.
3. Place the bunches of grapes on a baking sheet. If you wish, you can remove the berries from the vine and arrange them in one row. Send the grapes to a preheated oven to 55 degrees for 2-3 hours. Keep the cabinet door ajar to allow steam to escape. During drying, periodically turn the branches with grapes over so that they dry evenly on all sides. Finished dried grapes are considered when they are soft, but no longer stick to your hands. Store it in a glass container with a closed lid or paper bag in a dark place at room temperature and moderate humidity.
Note: The simplest and most proven method is drying grapes in the sun or in the shade. Arrange the grapes on a thick wire rack or piece of plywood in one layer. Cover it with a layer of gauze on top - it will protect the fruit from dust and midges. Take the grapes out in the sun or shade and dry until they are dark amber with a tint of wax. Bring them indoors at night, and take them outside in the morning.
See also the video recipe on how to cook dried grapes.
