unpredictable outdoor conditions.
Step 18: Protect Sun-Dried Raisins From Insects
Outdoor-dried fruit can be exposed to insects and their eggs.
The National Center for Home Food Preservation describes freezing as one treatment for insects in sun-dried fruit.
Place the dried raisins in freezer-safe bags.
Freeze at 0°F (−18°C) or colder for at least 48 hours.
This treatment is intended to control insects and their eggs.
It doesn’t reverse spoilage or make moldy fruit safe.
After freezing, allow the sealed bags to return to room temperature before opening to
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