Strawberry Recipe {Oven Dried Strawberries} (2024)

FAQs

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

Arrange strawberries, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet; bake until completely dry, about 4 hours, flipping once halfway through bake time. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet, about 20 minutes.

How to tell when strawberries are done. Strawberries should be pliable when they are completely dried but have no obvious remaining moisture (tear one in half and squeeze—if moisture appears, dry them longer). If you sliced your strawberries thin for crunchier chips, you can dehydrate them until they snap when bent.

Dry cut-side up at 130 to 140 degrees F. Use a dehydrator or dry in an oven if you are able to set the oven temperature low enough. Drying time depends on the size of the berry pieces, exposure to air to cut surfaces, temperature, air circulation and method of drying. 7 to 15 hours for slices.

Turn the slices occasionally as they dry. They are ready when they look and feel like soft chamois leather. For a crunchier version, dry the slices until they are crisp. Remove from oven, cover with kitchen paper, leave for 12-24 hours, and turn occasionally to ensure they contain as little moisture as possible.

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.

Dehydrated strawberries can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark area for one year. You can store freeze-dried strawberries for 10-15 years when vacuum-sealed with an oxygen absorber.

Dehydrating Strawberries

If you want to sweeten the strawberries, sprinkle with sugar after you place the slices on the trays. Sweetening the strawberries in a bowl first draws out juices and makes them messier to work with. Dehydrate strawberries at 135°F (57°C) for approximately 6–8 hours.

Prepare the fruits of your choice by rinsing them off and removing any tough skins, rinds, cores, and seeds. Then, cut the fruit into uniform pieces and scatter them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pop the fruit in the oven and heat it at 140 °F (60 °C) for 4-8 hours.

Dried strawberries are fantastic on cereal, as a crisp snack, or as part of a trail mix blend of dried fruits and nuts. These berries keep their color when they are dehydrated without an acidic solution pre-treatment, unlike apples, pears, and many other fruits, making them beautiful all on their own.

“A dehydrated fruit is a dried fruit but a dried fruit is not necessarily a dehydrated fruit. Everything depends on the quality of the drying process used.”

How to dry strawberries in the oven without a dehydrator? ›

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.

Heat oven to 225 degrees. Toss blueberries with honey in a bowl. Bake berries on aparchment-lined baking sheetuntil shriveled but still supple,about 2 hours. Let cool.

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.

Use room temperature strawberries and DRY THEM really well.

Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. You want to make sure they're very dry, otherwise the chocolate won't set on them properly.

You can leave them out 30 minutes at room temperature, or speed the process by popping them into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

You can easily dry them in a few different ways. Let them air dry. Pat them dry with a towel. Run them in a salad spinner lined with a towel.