How to dry plums in the oven: we share a simple technology

Dried plums can be used as an independent snack or added as an ingredient to other dishes. It's time to make this product because the plum season is in full swing. To do this, you will need an oven.

The idea of making homemade dried plums is published on the bude smachno razom culinary page on Instagram. The time for cooking the fruit in the oven depends on the variety and size of the plums.

Ingredients:

• plums - 2 kg.
• sugar - 1 tbsp
• salt - 1 tbsp
• Italian herbs - 2 tbsp.
• garlic - 3 cloves
• vegetable oil (any) - 200 ml.
• basil to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Pit the plums and cut them into halves.

2. Place the plums, flesh side up, close together on a baking sheet covered with parchment.

3. Sprinkle the plums with salt, sugar and Italian herbs.

4. Send the plums to dry in the oven on the upper gentle heat plus convection setting at 70 degrees.

5. The oven door should be slightly ajar to prevent condensation from building up inside. The drying time is approximately 5 hours (depending on the type of plum).

6. Put the dried plums and sliced garlic in a jar.

7. Pour warm oil with Italian herbs, put basil on top.

8. After cooling, put the jar of dried plums in the refrigerator.

9 It is very important not to heat the oil to a boil, otherwise the plums will simply boil in the boiling oil.