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How to Dry Thyme Leaves in 2 Minutes! {Dried Herb Trick}

July 30, 2019 By Heidi 2 Comments

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Let me show you how to Dry Thyme Leaves so you never run out!

How to Dry Thyme

Making your garden fresh Thyme last all year long is easy with this tip for how to Dry Thyme Leaves.  In fact, all you’re gonna need is 2 minutes when you use my simple little how to dry thyme microwave tip!

Thyme is such an easy herb to work with, and it can be used in almost any recipe.  I personally love using dried Thyme in homemade soups, in steak seasoning and even on pork ribs and chops!  Can we all just say YUM?  This tip for drying Thyme is really one of my favorite Canning and Preserving hacks.

So give it a try for yourself with my easy step-by-step instructions for how to Dry Fresh Thyme…

How to Dry Thyme Leaves

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What is Dried Thyme Used for in Cooking?

Thyme has a delicious almost minty flavor, and is often used in Chicken Noodle Soup, Dry Rubs, Herb Butters, Homemade Breads, Steak Seasonings and more!

How Do You Dry Thyme Fast?

Are you wondering how to dry thyme quickly?  Or maybe just wondering how in the world to preserve all of that fresh thyme from your herb garden?  It’s really SO easy!  All you’ll need is fresh thyme, a microwave, a plate, and some microwave-safe paper towels.

How to Dry Thyme Leaves

How to Dry Thyme in Microwave

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How to Dry Thyme

What You’ll Need to Dry Thyme:

  • Fresh Thyme
  • Glass {microwaveable} Plate
  • Microwave-Safe Paper Towels

How to Dry Thyme Leaves:

  1. Place 1 paper towel flat on your plate
  2. Lay out Thyme sprigs in a single layer on the paper towel, then add another paper towel on top.
  3. Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds, then in 15 second increments until dry. {mine are usually dried out and ready after a total of 2 minutes and 15 seconds}  If you have a larger bundle of thyme sprigs you are microwaving, you may need to add a little extra time.
  4. After leaves are dry and crunchy, remove and discard stems.
  5. Then using thumb and forefinger, crush dried thyme leaves by pinching and rubbing together.
  6. Transfer your dried thyme to a small spice jar, and you’re done!

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Comments

  1. Harriet says

    August 3, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Can all herbs be dried this way?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 4, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Hi Harriet ~ many can. There are links with instructions on this post to all of the varieties I have dried…

      https://thefrugalgirls.com/2016/09/diy-mason-jar-herb-garden.html

      Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply

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