How to Dehydrate Strawberries

Strawberries are a delicious summer fruit that can easily be enjoyed year round. Dehydrate strawberries to preserve the fresh taste.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Strawberries
• Dehydrator (OR)
• Cookie Sheet

1. Wash, dry and hull firm, ripe strawberries.

2. With a thin, sharp knife, slice the strawberries into one quarter inch slices.

3. Arrange the strawberry slices on the dehydrator trays. Don't let the edges overlap.

4. If you don't have a dehydrator, arrange the slices on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the sun.

5. Let the slices dry until they are dry to the touch and pliable. Store in an airtight container or zip-lock bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Hull - To hull a strawberry, remove the top portion containing the stem and leaves.
• Dehydrated strawberries shouldn't be hard or crisp.

[apalmer]

on 5/3/2009 I need to get a dehydrator and try this on my strawberries! Thanks!

[missforty]

on 11/10/2008 These would be great in a trail mix.

[pdc3ven]

on 10/31/2008 dehydrators and desiccants make me nervous. lol thanks for the tips id dry them in the sun :)

[TeryLynne]

on 10/8/2008 Great article. I LOVE strawberries. 5*

[LetsGetGreen]

on 9/4/2008 Thanks for the info. I'm interested in the fig thing too. I have a fig tree and don't know what to do with it. :>