mold or spoilage.
Don’t try to save moldy grapes by drying them longer.
Step 16: Know When the Raisins Are Ready
Properly dried raisins should be:
Wrinkled
Flexible
Chewy
Concentrated in flavor
Free from visible juice
Free from wet pockets inside
Allow a few raisins to cool before checking their texture.
Cut one or two of the largest raisins in half.
There should be no visibly wet or juicy center.
They shouldn’t feel sticky because of trapped liquid.
Raisins may remain somewhat tacky because of their natural sugars, but they
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