Drying Fresh Rosemary in 90 Seconds!

Enjoy better quality rosemary, while saving money, with this easy trick for Drying Fresh Rosemary in 90 Seconds!

Be sure to also try these easy methods for How to Dry Fresh Basil and How to Dry Oregano!

Drying Fresh Rosemary In 90 Seconds

Why buy store bought Rosemary, when you can learn this simple tip for Drying Fresh Rosemary instead??

Canning and Preserving hacks are some of my favorite.  Why?  Well, because they save SO much money, and make your food last so much longer!!

This EASY trick will help you preserve those gorgeous fresh Rosemary sprigs from your garden or the extra leftover herbs from the grocery store!

Want to grow even more Rosemary at home?  Use this trick for How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings!

Then you can use them all year long in seasoning blends, soups, stews, sauces, and homemade breads!

Once you know how to dry Rosemary in the microwave, you’ll love having amazing dried Rosemary at your fingertips any time you need it.

Like for this heavenly Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread!

Sometimes we just need to add a little DIY to our week, right?

The satisfaction of making something amazing just seems to put a little extra spring in your step!  Plus, if you use homegrown or organic herbs purchased from the store, you’ll even end up with Organic dried herbs!

What a frugal trick, right?

Now, there are several ways to dry herbs, but I love using the microwave drying method for herbs, because it’s fast, easy, and the herbs retain their beautiful, vibrant color!

They’re SO much prettier than store bought herbs, right?  The flavor is fabulous, too!

It’s kind of like craft time in the kitchen! 😉

So are you ready to get started drying herbs?

Here’s what you’ll need to do to dry your Rosemary…

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What’s Needed for Drying Out Fresh Rosemary

You’ll just need a few basic supplies to dry your rosemary.

You likely already have all of these items laying around your home somewhere…

• Fresh Rosemary
• Glass (microwaveable) Plate
• Microwave-Safe Paper Towels

That’s it.  So simple.

If you don’t have any of these items, you can easily pick them up next time you are out and about.

Related: Easy Gardening Tips and Tricks (How to Grow Your Own Food)

How Do You Dry Rosemary Quickly?

Well, it’s actually really easy!

Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions…

Drying Fresh Rosemary in Microwave Instructions

It takes just a few simple steps and literally a few seconds of your time to dry your fresh rosemary in the microwave.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Place 1 paper towel flat on your plate.

2. Lay out Rosemary in a single layer on the paper towel, then add another paper towel on top.

3. Microwave 45 seconds, then in 15 second increments.

Mine are usually dried out and ready after a total of 90 seconds or 1 minute + 45 seconds.

4. After dry, using thumb and forefinger, pinch stalk while slowly sliding fingers down the stem to remove pieces.

5. Then crumble and crush with fingers to your desired length.

6. Toss the stems.

7. Store in a cool, dark place… like with your other spices, in an airtight container.

Mini Mason Jars work great, or you could even use old spice containers you have on hand.

How to Dry Rosemary Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Trick for How to Dry Rosemary…

Rashida writes: “Just tried this and was very surprised by the results. Awesome tip! Thanks!”

Lisa writes: “Worked great!”

Tanya writes: “Worked a treat! I was skeptical but my rosemary dried perfectly!”

Joe writes: “We’ve used the microwave method for basil, rosemary, and oregano.”

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So have YOU ever tried drying fresh rosemary or other herbs before?

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