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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Recipes

    Dehydrated Strawberries

    Published: Jun 10, 2021 · Modified: Jun 25, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    Learn how to make Dehydrated Strawberries that you can eat for a healthy snack, use in baking or cooking, as a cocktail garnish, and more! You can make these easy treats with a dehydrator or in your oven!

    dried strawberries made in a dehydrator
    Jump to:
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • More Strawberry Recipes You Might Like
    • How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries
    • How to Store Dried Fruit
    • How to Dry Strawberries in the Oven
    • What to Do with Dehydrated Strawberries
    • What Dehydrator I Use
    • Dehydrated Strawberries
    • Did you Make This Recipe?

    Why I Love This Recipe

    Dehydrated Strawberries, also known as strawberry chips, are such a delicious treat and there are so many ways you can use them and they are also really easy to make. You can make them in a dehydrator or your oven.

    Fully dehydrated strawberries will last a few weeks or you can also freeze for up to 3 months. Make these dried strawberries and you can have a healthy and delicious snack on hand at all times.

    strawberries in a fruit basket

    More Strawberry Recipes You Might Like

    • Strawberry Ice Cream Cheesecake
    • Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Air Fryer STrawberry Turnovers
    • Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktail

    How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries

    Step 1: Wash, dry, and hull the strawberries. Slice each strawberry into thin slices using a sharp knife.

    hulled and sliced strawberries

    Step 2: Once you have all of your strawberries sliced, place each piece on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Fill all of the levels with your strawberry slices, making sure to leave room around each one so that the air can circulate them.

    strawberry slices on a dehydrator tray

    Step 3: Place the lid on the dehydrator and set it to 135º. It will take anywhere from 6-10 hours for the strawberries to fully dehydrate.

    dried strawberries on a dehydrator tray

    How to Store Dried Fruit

    Ensure the fruit has cooled completely before storing. Store them in a sealable container in a cool dark place for a few weeks or freeze them for later for up to 3 months.

    How to Dry Strawberries in the Oven

    After cleaning and slicing the strawberries, arrange them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake at 200º for 2-4 hours, flipping every hour. Start checking them after 2 hours to see how they are doing. You want them to be slightly rubbery, which will lessen once they cool off.

    What to Do with Dehydrated Strawberries

    Here are some ideas on how to enjoy dried strawberries:

    • Eat them plain for a delicious healthy snack
    • Use them as a cocktail garnish
    • Cut up into small pieces and put inside baked goods
    • Place on top of baked goods
    • Add to your favorite sangria
    • Use them as a cupcake topper
    • Use them to flavor water or iced tea
    dehydrated strawberries in a small bowl

    What Dehydrator I Use

    I have a Nesco dehydrator that I use all the time. I’ve had it for quite a few years and it has lasted a long time. I like it because it’s light and easy to clean. The only negative I can think of is that it does take up some space because it’s bulky.

    There are quite a few options for dehydrators out there, some are even bigger if you want to dehydrate a ton of food at once. The one shown below is a great beginner option.

    dehydrated strawberries
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    dehydrated strawberries in a small bowl

    Dehydrated Strawberries

    Learn how to make Dehydrated Strawberries with this easy guide to use for a healthy snack, a cooking or baking ingredient, or a cocktail garnish!
    5 from 59 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 18kcal
    Author: Emily
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    Cost: 5

    Equipment

    • dehydrator
    • sharp knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound strawberries
    • lemon juice or sugar (optional topping)

    Instructions

    • Wash, dry, and hull (remove the stems) the strawberries. Slice each strawberry into thin slices using a sharp knife, about ⅛" thick. You want the slices to be as similar in size and thickness as possible so that they all dry at the same rate.
    • Once you have all of your strawberries sliced, place each piece on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Fill all of the levels with your strawberry slices, making sure to leave room around each one so that the air can circulate them. You can sprinkle them with sugar or lemon juice if desired, but it's not necessary.
    • Place the lid on the dehydrator and set it to 135º. It will take anywhere from 6-10 hours for the strawberries to fully dehydrate. Start checking them around 6 hours. You want them to be just a little rubbery but not wet. They will become crispy once they cool. You may need to remove some smaller pieces first and keep dehydrating any larger pieces a little longer.
    • Store them in a sealable container in a cool dark place or freeze them for later.

    Notes

    • Times will vary depending on how thin the slices are, the climate, the outside and inside temperature at the time, and your dehydrator.
    • Always read the manual for your dehydrator and follow all safety recommendations. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 2.8g | Calcium: 9mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Joan BBQ says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    2. nancy says

      March 13, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      totally adding this to the snacks menu next week

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 16, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        Best snacks ever! enjoy 😀

        Reply
    3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      March 13, 2022 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try this with our beautiful fresh picked berries this summer. I always pick too many and this will be a great healthy snack for us.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 16, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        This is the perfect recipe to make sure no strawberries fo to waste!

        Reply
    4. Andrea says

      March 12, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      love this! so helpful and I cant wait to add this to my snacks menu!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 12, 2022 at 7:42 pm

        These make the perfect snack. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Sue says

      March 12, 2022 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect, I am pinning this so I'm ready when strawberries are in season!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 12, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks, Sue!

        Reply
    6. Jamie says

      June 20, 2021 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple this is!

      Reply
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