Freeze-Dried Raspberries with Stacy Lyn Harris

Stacy Lyn Harris — cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, and a guest chef on RFDTV's Rural Heritage — uses her freeze dryer for emergency preparedness, but just as often "for fun culinary projects." Raspberries are one of her favorites to experiment with: she's turned freeze-dried raspberries into raspberry icing, raspberry lemonade, and what she describes as a delicious, tangy raspberry drink.

How to Freeze-Dry Raspberries

Spread whole or halved raspberries in a single layer on the freeze dryer trays and run a cycle. Once dried, store them whole for snacking, or grind them into a powder for baking and drink mixes.

Ways to Use Them

• Icing: Blend freeze-dried raspberry powder into a basic icing or glaze for a naturally tart, fruit-forward flavor and pink color, without needing artificial flavoring or dye.
• Lemonade or fruit drinks: Stir raspberry powder into lemonade or water for a quick, naturally flavored drink — start with a small amount and add more to taste, since the powder is more concentrated than fresh fruit.
• Snacking: Freeze-dried raspberries are also good eaten straight from the bag, with a light, crunchy texture that's different from the fresh berry.

For her exact recipes, including the specific raspberry icing and lemonade featured in her video, check out Stacy Lyn's Harvest Cookbook or gameandgarden.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can raspberries be freeze-dried?
Yes — spread them in a single layer on the trays and run a cycle. They can be stored whole for snacking or ground into a powder for baking and drinks.

What can you make with freeze-dried raspberry powder?
Icing, lemonade, and other fruit drinks are all good uses — the powder adds natural tartness, color, and flavor without needing artificial dye or flavoring.

Who is Stacy Lyn Harris?
A cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, and guest chef on RFDTV's Rural Heritage show, who uses her freeze dryer for both emergency preparedness and creative cooking projects.