How to Dehydrate Strawberries

You're at the right place to learn how to dehydrate strawberries. They are ideal for snacks, baked goods, and cereal topping. Add them to smoothies to add color!

Strawberries are very easy to dehydrate, take very little prep, and taste delicious dried! If strawberries are out of season and you want to have some 'put away,' you can dehydrate frozen strawberries. If you can wait until they're buy-one-get-one (BOGO), it makes them an even greater value, obviously.

Many people wonder why you would dehydrate frozen foods? Two words: Power outages. When the freezer goes off, the frozen foods inside it thaw. We've been through that scenario so many times down here in Florida with rampant hurricanes. Having dehydrated foods stashed away means you don't have wasted food.

Make Strawberry Preserves...

Strawberry Preserves Photo and Recipe from Allrecipes

and Strawberry Shortcake!

Strawberry Shortcake Photo and Recipe from Allrecipes

For the Strawberry Preserves, and Strawberry Shortcake recipes, simply click their links or on their respective photos, above! Both recipes are from Allrecipes.com

Strawberries Nutrition Info.

Strawberries are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, followed by Choline and vitamin K. There are trace amounts of vitamin E, Betaine, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin and vitamin B6.

In the mineral department, strawberries are high in Potassium, followed by Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, and Fluoride.

Strawberries have trace amounts of Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Copper. Strawberries contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids too.

You Pick 'em Strawberry Farms!

Getting great fresh strawberries from "You Pick 'Em" farms is probably the best way to go of obtaining sweet big strawberries... so long as you don't 'put your back out' bending down!

It's a great activity for the kids (read: have the kids do the bending down!) Strawberries are easy to grow in pots, or in beds, no matter the size of your backyard. Don't forget to check out how easy it is to dehydrate all kinds of fruits. Check out our main Fruit page here.

How to Dehydrate Strawberries

If using frozen strawberries, slice them when partially thawed—then go to step 2.

1. Wash fresh strawberries, cut off the top, and cut into 1/4" slices or into halves
2. If you cut your strawberries in half, place them on your food dehydrator trays with the cut-side up to prevent drips on the lower trays!
3. Turn on your dehydrator and set the temperature between 125°F and 135°F
   (or per your food dehydrator's instructions).

• Drying time: between 6-15 hours.
• Dehydrated strawberries will be crisp and leathery when dried.
• Remember to rotate your food dehydrator trays, for even drying.

What Are the Different Types of Strawberries?

There are many different types of strawberries, including June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral varieties. June-bearing strawberries produce a large crop all at once, while ever-bearing and day-neutral varieties produce smaller crops throughout the season.

When Are Strawberries in Season?

The strawberry season varies depending on the type of strawberry. June-bearing strawberries are typically in season from late May to early July, while ever-bearing and day-neutral varieties can produce fruit from spring to fall.

How Did Strawberries Get Their Name?

The name "strawberry" is thought to come from the straw-like material that was used to mulch the plants. This practice was common in Europe during the 18th century.

After Dehydrating Strawberries,
Add Water To Re-Hydrate Them
For Adding To Smoothies!

Photo by Permission Camtasia 2018 for Susan Gast / Easy Food Dehydrating

How about this (it's a great way to get your vitamins)—start eating more fresh fruit and take fewer vitamin pills! The body needs the "good carbs" and NOT the "refined carbs" that are prevalent in cookies, cakes, and pasta—and bread.

Add strawberries to morning smoothies—delicious!

After you've dehydrated your strawberries, you'll want to pack them away safely. Learn how to do just that by reading our Storing Dehydrated Food page. We cover the six steps from buying to storing! Speaking of the six steps, don't forget to sign up for our free Six Simple Steps eBook and/or visit our home page to learn more.

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Susan Gast began Easy Food Dehydrating in December 2010. Read Susan's story of what sparked her interest in all things related to "food dehydrating."

Susan is featured on Mother Earth News blog, and on Solo Build It (SBI) who host this site along with her sister site, Finally-Keto. Read her first SBI interview, and her second SBI interview. Susan also runs an additional SBI website: SusanGast.com - Non-Fiction Author - and showcases many of the books she's created and marketed over the years.

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