Homemade Garlic Scape Powder (Dehydrated Garlic Scapes)

Homemade Garlic Scape Powder: A Simple Way to Preserve Spring’s Bounty

If you grow garlic, you know the joy of garlic scapes—those curly green shoots that appear in early summer, offering a mild, fresh garlic flavor and a hint of sweetness. They’re fleeting, and exclusive to home gardeners and farmers markets.

Watch me harvest garlic scapes and use them in the kitchen in this video:

But did you know you can preserve garlic scapes long after their short season ends?

Enter garlic scape powder, an easy, shelf-stable way to keep that fresh garlic scape goodness in your kitchen all year round.

Why Make Garlic Scape Powder?

If you’ve ever dehydrated garlic cloves, you know homemade garlic powder is worlds better than store-bought. The same goes for garlic scape powder—it’s bright, fresh, and wonderfully aromatic, a unique seasoning that you won’t find in any spice aisle.

Sprinkle it onto roasted veggies, mix it into marinades, blend it into homemade ranch dressing, or use it as a finishing touch for meats. It’s basically an all-purpose flavor booster for anything that needs a pop of garlicky goodness.

Plus, you can substitute homemade garlic scape powder for regular garlic powder in any recipe! The flavor is slightly milder and fresher, adding a subtle twist to your favorite dishes.

How to Make Homemade Garlic Scape Powder

Making your own garlic scape powder is as simple as drying and grinding. Here’s how:

Step 1: Gather & Prep

Harvest fresh garlic scapes (or grab a bunch from the farmers’ market). Wash and pat them dry. Then, chop into small pieces—this speeds up drying time.

Step 2: Dehydrate

You can use a food dehydrator or your oven:

• Dehydrator: Spread scape pieces on trays and dehydrate at 115°F–125°F for 8–12 hours, or until completely dry and brittle.
• Oven: Set to the lowest temperature, spread scapes in a single layer on a baking sheet, and prop the oven door open slightly for airflow. Check every hour until fully dried.

Step 3: Grind

Once dried, use a blender, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle to grind into a fine powder. If you prefer a coarse texture, pulse lightly.

Step 4: Store

Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. It’ll last at least a year, keeping your meals infused with the magic of summer!

Don’t forget to label your container with the contents and the date to keep track of freshness and enjoy your homemade garlic scape powder at its peak.

Final Thoughts 

Homemade garlic scape powder is a game-changer for home cooks—it’s an easy way to preserve your harvest while making any dish taste amazing. And don’t forget—you can swap it in for garlic powder to give your recipes a fresh, seasonal twist.

So next time garlic scapes are in season, save a few for dehydrating—you’ll thank yourself later.

Happy preserving!

More ways to use garlic scapes

Simply substitute scapes for the garlic cloves in these recipes:

• Charred Broccoli with Garlic
• Oven Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
• Fresh Garlicky Green Beans
• Sesame Garlic Chicken

Growing Garlic

You’ll love these tutorial videos all about growing and harvesting garlic:

• How to Plant Garlic
• How to Harvest and Cure Garlic
• How to Harvest Garlic Scapes and How to Use Them

Homemade Garlic Scape Powder (Dehydrated Garlic Scapes)

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• Author: Kathleen | Roots & Boots

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Description

Preserve garlic scapes with homemade garlic scape powder! A fresh, flavorful alternative to garlic powder that lasts all year.

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Ingredients

Garlic scapes, diced

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Instructions

1. Dice garlic scapes.  Alternatively, cut scapes into 2-3 inch sections, then pulse in a food processor until chopped but not pulverized.
2. Spread diced scapes on a dehydrator tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Dry at 115°F–125°F for 8–12 hours or until completely dry and crispy.  The time will vary based on the size of your diced scapes, your particular dehydrator, and the current humidity level.
4. Add the dried scapes to a high-speed blender, spice grinder, or mini chopper and grind until you have a fine powder.
5. Store in a sealed jar away from heat and light.
6. Don’t forget to label your jar of garlic powder!
7. To use, simply substitute for regular garlic powder.

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Notes

• 1 cup diced garlic scapes yields approximately 1/3 cup powder.
• 4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup dried garlic scapes yield approximately 2-3 tablespoons powder.