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Homemade Raisins
This homemade raisins recipe transforms seedless grapes into dried raisins using an oven drying method. Grapes are blanched briefly to break the skins, then dried slowly at a low temperature for 12-18 hours until shriveled and chewy. Vinegar in an ice bath helps clean and prepare grapes for even drying. The result is a preserved sweet fruit snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound grapes any color, seedless
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°F.
- Remove grapes from the stems. Combine the vinegar with water and ice to fill a large bowl.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add grapes. Boil 30 seconds and drain well.
- Place grapes into the ice bath for 2 minutes. Drain well.
- Dab grapes dry and cut in half if desired (I prefer to leae them whole). Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow grapes to dry for 12-18 hours in the oven, stirring a couple of times.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Store finished raisins refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Use seedless grapes such as green or purple; both work well for drying.
- Blanching grapes briefly loosens surface wax and breaks skins for faster drying.
- Drying time varies by grape size and desired chewiness, typically 12-18 hours.
- Drying whole grapes results in softer raisins; halved grapes produce chewier texture.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking during drying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
78
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
217mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.