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!
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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!
How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries
Step 1: Wash, dry, and hull the strawberries. Slice each strawberry into thin slices using a sharp knife.
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.
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.
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
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
Equipment
- 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.
Video
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
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Elizabeth says
Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Ramona says
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?
Emily says
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!
Jamie says
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!
Emily says
These are amazing on oatmeal...just ask my son!🤣
Jac says
OMG these are my new favourite snacks! Love that I am snacking on fruit though !
Emily says
Exactly! Nothing added, just pure fruit!
Beth says
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 !
Emily says
I hope you and your daughter enjoy these. I'd love to hear what you do with them!
Seema says
How cool is this. I am heading straight to get a dehydrator. I never realised it is so easy. Thankyou for posting this.
Emily says
You are welcome! The hardest part about dehydrating is the waiting. 😆
Cathleen says
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 🙂
Emily says
Oh my, I had no idea! Well, now you can save some money and have dehydrated strawberries whenever you want!
Kylie says
These are so easy to make!
Oscar says
Great recipe. Love strawberries
Emily says
Me too! I could eat strawberries every day!
Sabrina says
Tasty and easy. A great idea, thanks!
Emily says
Thanks, Sabrina.
Sondra Barker says
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!
Emily says
They definitely get sweeter and I love the intensified strawberry flavor! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Swathi says
This dehydrated strawberries looks delicious and easy to make.
Emily says
They are both! Thanks for checking out the recipe!
Laura says
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.
Emily says
Smart! I haven't tried them in yogurt yet but I'm going to right now!!