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A fancy spoon with dried honeysuckle blossoms on it.
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How to Dehydrate Honeysuckle

Dried (Dehydrated) Honeysuckle Blossoms are a delicious way to preserve these delicious blossoms for use all year round. The flavor they provide is rich, floral, unique, and so delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: dehydrated flowers, dehydrated honeysuckle, how to dehydrate honeysuckle, how to dry honeysuckle
Cooking Method: Dehydrator
Servings: 8
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Kari
Cost: Free

Equipment

Ingredients

  • honeysuckle flowers
  • water

Instructions

  • The first step is to go out into the yard and pick a ton of honeysuckle blossoms. We like to take a few big bowls outside and fill them up.
  • Once you have a big bowl of honeysuckle, fill the bowl with water that is about room temperature or cold. Slosh the blossoms around with your hands, then pour out the water - either through a strainer or hold the flowers back with your hand and be very careful pouring out the water. 
    honeysuckle flowers, water
  • Once the flowers are cleaned up, line the trays of a dehydrator with them.
    honeysuckle flowers
  • If your dehydrator has a temperature, set it to 108°F or 41°C (the setting for herbs or living food) for 12 - 24 hours. If your dehydrator does not have an adjustable temperature - just turn it on. These dehydrators run pretty hot, so the flowers will dry a lot faster, likely in 2 - 4 hours. (Just keep an eye on them so they don't burn.)
  • To dehydrate the flowers in the oven, place them on a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet with edges. Put the flowers in the oven on low heat, around 180°F - 200°F, for 2 - 4 hours. 
  • To tell if the flowers are dry, press on a flower. If it is crunchy, it is dry. If it is at all squishy, it needs to dry longer. 
  • Once dry, transfer the flowers to an airtight container or jar.

Notes

Dried honeysuckle blossoms last a long time if stored in an airtight container, like a mason jar. I also add a desiccant packet to absorb any extra moisture.
Use flowers to make a delicious honeysuckle tea - simmer in boiling water, then strain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 7mg | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg