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| − | + | Thyme is a woody, perennial herb that is commonly harvested and sold as fresh sprigs or as individual leaves. It is often used as a culinary or medicinal herb and can even serve as incense. This article will inform you about how to properly prepare and store fresh thyme using whole sprigs or just the leaves. | |
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#Check the leaves after several days to see if the drying process is complete. If not, stir the leaves gently and return the plate to the drying area. | #Check the leaves after several days to see if the drying process is complete. If not, stir the leaves gently and return the plate to the drying area. | ||
#Push the thyme leaves into a pile when they are dry and transfer the leaves to a resealable container. | #Push the thyme leaves into a pile when they are dry and transfer the leaves to a resealable container. | ||
| − | #Store the dehydrated thyme leaves in the refrigerator.<ref name="storage" | + | #Store the dehydrated thyme leaves in the refrigerator.<ref name="storage" /> |
#*Label the container with the "packed on" date and the contents. | #*Label the container with the "packed on" date and the contents. | ||
#* Note that [[Dry Herbs|dried]] thyme is one of the best herbs for retaining flavor. | #* Note that [[Dry Herbs|dried]] thyme is one of the best herbs for retaining flavor. | ||
