Learn how to dry thyme at home for use in all your favorite recipes. This simple method ensures no fresh thyme goes to waste!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
1bunchfresh thyme
Instructions
Rinse thyme gently, removing any dirt or slimy leaves. Pat dry with a towel.
To hang dry
Gather the thyme together into a bundle. Cut a length of kitchen twine and tie a knot around one end of the thyme. Tie a loop around the other end and hang in a cool, dry place.
It will take between 3 days and 2 weeks for the thyme to fully dry.
To oven dry
Turn your oven as low as it can go. (For my oven this is 170°F.)
Spread the thyme in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and leave the door ajar.
Check the thyme every 15-20 minutes for dryness, pinching a leaf or two between your fingers to see if it crumbles. The thyme should be fully dry within 1 hour.
Once dry
When thyme is dry, strip the leaves and place in a glass jar. Label and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Once the thyme loses its aroma, it's time for a new batch.