How to Dehydrate Strawberries
Strawberries are delicious summer fruits that can easily be enjoyed year-round. Dehydrate strawberries to preserve the fresh taste. Use them in cereals or baked goods throughout the winter for a touch of summer flavor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wash, dry and hull firm, ripe strawberries. To hull a strawberry, remove the top portion containing the stem and leaves. Cut out any soft spots.
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With a thin, sharp knife, slice the strawberries into slices no thicker than one-quarter inch.
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Arrange the strawberry slices in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Don't let the edges overlap.
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If you don't have a dehydrator, arrange the slices on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place it in the sun.
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Let the slices dry until they are dry to the touch and pliable. They shouldn't be hard or crisp. Store in an airtight container or zippered plastic bag.
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Tips & Warnings
Hull - To hull a strawberry, remove the top portion containing the stem and leaves.
Dehydrated strawberries shouldn't be hard or crisp.
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missforty
Nov 10, 2008
These would be great in a trail mix. -
pdc3ven
Oct 31, 2008
dehydrators and desiccants make me nervous. lol thanks for the tips id dry them in the sun :)
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TeryLynne
Oct 08, 2008
Great article. I LOVE strawberries. 5*
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Nicole Durose-Gibson
Sep 04, 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. :>
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LAURA7088
Jul 17, 2008
Cool - good way to have them year round. Have you ever dehydrated figs? Wonder if you would do them the same way ?
