Name: Dehydrated Strawberries Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 600 min
Ingredients: Strawberries (organic if possible)

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This recipe for dehydrated strawberries is so easy to make at home, and taste great! These dehydrated strawberries are fantastic on their own, or as a topping on cereals, yogurts, ice cream and the list can go on and on. Luckily you can find strawberries year round in the market, so you are able to make your own dehydrated strawberries recipe anytime during the year.

What I most like about this recipe is the fact that the strawberries keep their vibrant color even after being dehydrated, and also the simplicity of the recipe – just dried strawberries no sugar added! Yes, you’ve heard me right! All you need for this recipe are strawberries and a good dehydrator.

You may be wondering how long do dehydrated strawberries last? well, that depends if you’re able to keep your family from eating them straight from the dehydrator! No kidding! The dehydration process intensifies the bold flavor and sweetness of the strawberries, making them candy like. Word of advice: MAKE AN EXTRA BATCH!

Health Benefits Of Strawberries

Strawberries are a superfood that is jam packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and high level of antioxidants. They can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, constipation, diabetes and much more. Strawberries are one of the most healthful fruit choices out there to consume. They’re not just beneficial to your body, they’re delicious to eat too.

How to Dehydrate Strawberries

Let’s get to the recipe!

First, make sure to thoroughly wash your strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.

With a sharp knife, cut out the leafy stem, then slice the strawberries into 1/4 inch thick. A mandolin may also be used if your strawberries are nice and firm, it will keep the size of the slices consistent too. If you don’t have one, no worries, a knife works very well also.

Next, arrange the strawberries on the trays, leaving spaces in between them to allow for air flow.

Turn on dehydrator at 135 degrees, and let dehydrate for 6 to 10 hours or until completely dry.

Allow the strawberries to cool off for 30 minutes before eating or storing.

How to use Dehydrated Strawberries

Here are some ideas on how to enjoy dehydrated strawberries:

Simply eat them plain as a delicious snack
Top off your yogurt with a nice crunch
Use them as a cupcake topper
Add them to your plain ice cream
Use them in bake goods
Add flavor to your milk
Use them in your cereal
Put them in your tea for added flavor

The possibilities are obviously endless. You can’t go wrong with these delicious treats! Go ahead and make them! You’ll thank me later!

Storing your Dehydrated Strawberries

Fortunately dehydrated foods can be kept for a long period of time. In order to extend the shelf life of your dehydrated strawberries, store them in a sterilized airtight container such as mason jars.

Also I would advise in keeping your containers in a dark cool area to preserve them well.

If you happen to make a really big batch, consider storing in the freezer as well for up to 3 months.

As you can see, making this recipe is easy-peasy and you won’t even need to think about where to buy dehydrated strawberries. So go ahead and give this tasty dehydrated strawberries recipe a try, and enjoy the results!