Dehydrating Garlic Scapes & Making Garlic Scape Powder
Dehydrating garlic scapes is one of the best ways to preserve excess scapes, and the delicious powder can be used in many different ways. Keep a stash of dry scapes on hand to add to garlic bread, sauces, dressings, and more! They also make great gifts
Equipment
- Food dehydrator
- Baking sheet with parchment paper (for dehydrating in the oven)
- spice grinder (for making scape powder)
- glass jar
- Sharp knife or clean kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh garlic scapes, (or any amount of scapes you have)
Instructions
Dehydrator Method
- Place the garlic scape pieces in an even layer on a dehydrator tray.
- Dry at 135 F for 6-10 hours. Check after 3-4 hours to see how well they are drying. Larger pieces may take much longer; continue drying until they are completely done.
- Once the scapes are completely dry, transfer them to an airtight storage container and close. Use as desired.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to the lowest setting it can tolerate (usually 170 F).
- Arrange the scape pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place the tray in the oven and prop open the oven door with a wooden spoon.
- Allow the scapes to dry for 4-6 hours or until completely dry. Stir occasionally.
- Once fully dried, remove from the oven and store the dehydrated garlic scapes following the instructions below.
How to Make Garlic Scape Powder
- Place your fully dried garlic scape pieces in a spice grinder and blend until you have a very fine powder.
- Transfer the powder to a clean spice jar and use it like garlic powder!
Notes
Once dried, storage your dried scapes or homemade scape powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. They should last approximately 1 year, although the powder may clump if you live in a dry, humid environment.
Nutrition
Calories: 921kcalCarbohydrates: 204gProtein: 41gFat: 5gSodium: 104mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 193mgCalcium: 1134mgIron: 11mg