Strawberry Recipe {Oven Dried Strawberries} (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to dry strawberries in the oven? ›

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Arrange strawberries, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet; bake until completely dry, about 4 hours, flipping once halfway through bake time.

Dried strawberries should be pliable and leathery with no bits of moisture. After drying, cool fruit for 30 minutes. Store in an air-tight or vacuum-sealed container.

preheat your oven to 350° F as you are preparing your strawberries. Oven drying: When you are ready to place your strawberries in the oven, immediately reduce the heat to 200°F. Bake for about an hour or two or until the tops are dry.

The total drying time will take between four and eight hours depending on the size and water content of your fruit pieces. Open the oven door periodically to check the progress of your fruit. You will know when your dried fruit is ready by its texture. The fruit should be slightly shriveled and chewy.

Strawberries are sweet and acidic enough that they do not require pre-treatment before dehydration.

You cannot overdry foods you plan on putting into storage. The drier it is, the better it will store. You might over dry fruit leather or jerky a little more than your taste preference is, but you cannot overdry food meant for food storage.

Syrup blanching fruit is a common pre-treatment of certain fruits before dehydration. The added sugar helps to sweeten tart fruit and acts as a good preservative.

Dehydrated: Texture. Because freeze drying removes nearly all of the moisture or water content from the food, it has a much crispier, crunchier texture than food that is simply dehydrated. Dried fruit, for example, tends to be chewy and sweet because it is still holds about a third of its original water content.

Dried strawberries bring the same benefits as fresh or frozen varieties and, in some cases, might even provide more fiber and more of the antioxidants than fresh fruit. You may also notice more freeze-dried products in your supermarket these days.

How do you dry strawberries without a machine? ›

Slice strawberries into slices (about 1/8 inch thick) and make sure they are around the same size or they will need different times in oven. Add strawberries to baking sheet and and to oven and cook for about 3-4 hours (flip after 2 hours) The strawberries should feel a bit dried out and not not wet anymore.

The shelf life of dried strawberries depends largely on the method of preservation and the conditions of storage. Generally, these dehydrated fruits can last from four months up to a year if properly stored. To maximize their shelf life, dried strawberries should be kept in sealed jars or airtight containers.

Rich in fiber: dried strawberries are a good source of fiber, which can aid digestion and reduce the risk of intestinal disease. Low in calories: dried strawberries are a healthy, low-calorie snack, which can help maintain a healthy weight.

Dried fruits make healthy, additive-free snacks. Apples are ideal for oven drying - in fact, all fresh fruit can be dried in the oven.

Cleaning and Storing Strawberries: Step-by-Step Instructions

Drain, picking out any berries showing damage. Transfer to a salad spinner lined with paper towels or place them in an even layer on a tray lined with paper towels. Dry the berries by spinning them in the salad spinner or by letting them air-dry on the tray.

Set chocolate at room temperature and store at room temperature. If you are in a warm climate and need to refrigerate your strawberries to set, then allow 15-30 minutes to harden in the refrigerator, then remove.