Purple Blackberry Powder

Here’s a very basic method of creating blackberry, or any other dehydrated fruit powder at home. You can use this method with a host of other berries, fruits and vegetables to create vibrant plating powders. All I did was puree some blackberries in a blender, send the mixture through a sieve to remove any seeds and then smooth the puree over a silpat. The key is to make sure the puree is nice and thinly spread so it dehydrates quickly in the oven. You can of course use a regular dehydrator but I figur