Dehydrating fruit not only helps it keep longer but can be a really tasty snack. I went on a little dehydrating spree the other day and thought I’d share with you.
Strawberries
We got some strawberries on sale that had to be used immediately. I love baking with small dried strawberries so instead of slicing them, I went ahead and cut them into smaller chunks. These shrink down quite a bit when they’re dried so don’t worry about getting them too small.
Preparation:
Hull strawberries and cut lengthwise into slices or chunks about 1/4″ thick. Place on mesh drying trays. I like to use the “Clean-A-Screen” flexible liners on the trays with strawberries for easier removal.
Drying Time and Temperature:
8-16 hours
I usually just dry things overnight. By morning, they’re done. The pieces should feel dry, leathery, and slightly flexible.
What kind of dehydrator do you use? I’m looking to get one soon.
I have the Nesco Gardenmaster (I can’t remember the number!). It’s worked great for us. I love that you can add more trays to expand it.