Freezing Woodruff: That’s How it Works

Freeze woodruff: You have to pay attention to this

You can freeze woodruff to make the herb last longer. So that you can use the herb for this purpose, you should make sure that you harvest the woodruff in spring before it flowers.

• As soon as the herb flowers, the substance coumarin forms in the leaves. Ingested in high doses, the substance can be harmful. In small amounts, however, it can relieve headaches.
• Before you dry the woodruff, you should let it wilt a little. This allows the herb to unfold its aroma better when frozen.
• If you dry the woodruff, it only retains its aroma for a maximum of nine months. Simply leave the branches out in the air for a few days, or bundle the herb and hang to dry.
• Then place the woodruff in a freezer box or freezer bag. Be careful not to overfill the can. The herb should be laid rather loosely on top of each other.
• Seal the container well. To keep as little air as possible in the freezer bag, squeeze out the air and close it with a clip. That way the flavor will last better. If the aroma escapes, other foods in the freezer can absorb the woodruff aroma.
• If you need some woodruff, take a small amount out of the freezer and let it thaw. You can then use the herb for a May punch, for example.