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Dehydrated Strawberries

Published: Jun 10, 2021 · Modified: Feb 7, 2025 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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how to make dehydrated strawberries

Learn how to make Dehydrated Strawberries that you can eat for a 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
  • 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
  • More Strawberry Recipes You Might Like
  • Dehydrated Strawberries

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. They are also really easy to make and you can make them in a dehydrator or your oven just like my Dehydrated Cherry recipe and my Dehydrated Tomato recipe.

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

If you want more recipes for dried foods, check out my list of 22 Dehydrator Recipes for more delicious treats!

strawberries in a fruit basket

How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries

hulled and sliced strawberries.

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

strawberry slices on a dehydrator tray.

Step 2: Place each piece on the dehydrator rack until the entire level is full. Make sure to leave room around each one so that the air can circulate them.

dehydrated-strawberries-on-a-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.

dehydrated strawberries in a small bowl.

Step 4: Ensure the fruit has cooled completely before storing. They will firm up a bit when cool.

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 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.

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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 snack, a cooking or baking ingredient, or a cocktail garnish!
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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.

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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. Elizabeth says

    June 20, 2021 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Ramona says

    June 19, 2021 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    This is such a brilliant idea for a snack I really need to get a dehydrator. I’ve been saying this for ages. Meanwhile do you think I could make them in the oven?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Absolutely, just put them on a baking sheet with parchment paper (or they will stick!) and place in the oven at 200º for a few hours. Check every 2 hours and flip halfway through if you'd like. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jamie says

    June 19, 2021 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    These would go great with my breakfast cereal or oatmeal! I love the idea of sprinkling a bit of lemon juice or sugar on top. Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      These are amazing on oatmeal...just ask my son!🤣

      Reply
  4. Jac says

    June 19, 2021 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    OMG these are my new favourite snacks! Love that I am snacking on fruit though !

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      Exactly! Nothing added, just pure fruit!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    June 19, 2021 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! I can’t wait to make these. We love strawberries here and my daughter is going to find so many ways to eat these! Very excited to make these !

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      I hope you and your daughter enjoy these. I'd love to hear what you do with them!

      Reply
  6. Seema says

    June 19, 2021 at 5:43 am

    5 stars
    How cool is this. I am heading straight to get a dehydrator. I never realised it is so easy. Thankyou for posting this.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      You are welcome! The hardest part about dehydrating is the waiting. 😆

      Reply
  7. Cathleen says

    June 19, 2021 at 2:35 am

    5 stars
    When I lived in Canada, I couldn't find dehydrated strawberries ANYWHERE except amazon. And it was like... $40 for a bag! Wish I saw this earlier because this would save me so much money! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 3:53 am

      Oh my, I had no idea! Well, now you can save some money and have dehydrated strawberries whenever you want!

      Reply
  8. Kylie says

    June 19, 2021 at 1:59 am

    5 stars
    These are so easy to make!

    Reply
  9. Oscar says

    June 18, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Love strawberries

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 1:58 am

      Me too! I could eat strawberries every day!

      Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    June 18, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    Tasty and easy. A great idea, thanks!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 1:58 am

      Thanks, Sabrina.

      Reply
  11. Sondra Barker says

    June 18, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! Perfect treat for my family to enjoy while still being healthy! The dehydration technique was amazing and the strawberries had so much flavor!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 1:59 am

      They definitely get sweeter and I love the intensified strawberry flavor! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  12. Swathi says

    June 18, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    This dehydrated strawberries looks delicious and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 1:59 am

      They are both! Thanks for checking out the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    June 18, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    I made these to go in my granola. I also chop them up and add them to my yogurt in the morning. It worked great.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 19, 2021 at 2:00 am

      Smart! I haven't tried them in yogurt yet but I'm going to right now!!

      Reply
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