Preparing Strawberries for Drying
Whatever oven method you’re using below, the first step in any of these processes is to prepare the strawberries for dehydrating. Here’s how to do that:
Wash and Dry — Begin by washing and drying the strawberries to remove any dirt.
Remove Stems — Use a knife to remove the stem ends.
Slice Strawberries —Slice the strawberries in 1/8 inch thickness.
1.Oven-dried Strawberries — use your oven at its lowest setting
2.Air Fryer Strawberries — having an air fryer gets even handier when you can use it to make this treat
3.Microwave Strawberries — microwaves are perfect to dehydrate fruit quickly.
Let’s go into more detail, beginning with how to dry strawberries in the oven.
Oven-Dried Strawberries
All you need is strawberries and a little bit of time. Here are the steps involved:
1.Prepare a Baking Sheet — Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.Line up Strawberries — Place the strawberry slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a gap between the slices. If they’re touching they will stick together.
3.Bake — Place the pan in the oven and bake for 2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven and use forks or tongs to flip the slices. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 1 hour until the slices are dried. Keep an eye on the berries so the edges don’t turn too dark.
