Freeze Dried Grapes! The Grape Experiment! What is the best way to prepare grapes to freeze dry?

What is the best way to prepare grapes to freeze dry? What is the advantage of using parchment paper?
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[@judyblaise1639]

I cut mine in half

[@pstoneking3418]

Very hard on the door letting it swing open like that. When that happened I saw the hinges flex. You will most likely start experiencing vacuum issues because of this. I'd say the front of your freeze drier is way higher than the rear. Some slope may be necessary for good draining but not as much as yours is.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jhippl]

blueberries, grapes and pine apple always take forever to do.

[@lisazitek6886]

I would suggest a thermometer to check for moisture.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

Just purchased one after watching a Retired at 40 video :)

[@pstoneking3418]

Grapes should be hard and crunchy. I saw a video I need to try. He boiled water and put the whole grape in the boiling water. Kind of a blanch. Then he freeze dried them whole and they came out crunchy. I figure that removed some of the sugar.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

I have thought about trying to blanch, I think cutting in half was good, but if you don't want to cut every grape then blanching is the next best thing.

[@freezedryermanufacturer]

Blanch the grapes if you are taking fresh grapes and not the frozen grapes. Grapes freeze dry well if they are blanched first

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

Thanks!

[@dianesimmons875]

New subbie here.... I have not done grapes yet but want to try. My machine is down because of my pump. John In Bibs, has a video where he blanched them and he liked how they turned out.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

You can do it! I might have to try them blanched but they turned out pretty good without blanching, like candy.

[@dianesimmons875]

@@adventuresinfreezedrying I will try it both ways!

[@myrnaharris3782]

I use a spatula and it works great. Also trays wash off easily.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

Great tip!

[@letsgobrandon5604]

Blanching grapes work excellent! And it's very fast prep. I always use either oarchment or silicone mats for ease of handling.

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

Great tip! I'll try this next time I do grapes

[@charissemerrill4623]

I bleached mine whole and they exploded stuff everywhere on my door and the inside on the ice.

[@karenshady8129]

My freezer dryer is arriving any day. Im very grateful for youre experiments.. thank you

[@adventuresinfreezedrying]

I am an active learner and science nerd at heart! I love experimenting.