Oven-Dried Strawberries
Oven-Dried Strawberries
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into approximately 1/4-inch thick pieces. Try to keep the slices as uniform as possible for even drying.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar (if using) and vanilla extract (if using). The sugar helps to draw out moisture and can enhance the sweetness, while vanilla adds a lovely aroma.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the strawberry slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap. Overlapping will prevent even drying.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours, or until the strawberries are shriveled, leathery, and no longer sticky to the touch. The exact drying time will depend on the thickness of your slices and the moisture content of the strawberries. If your oven has a convection setting, you can use it to speed up the drying process.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 200
- 6
Halfway through the drying process (after about 1 to 1 1/2 hours), carefully flip the strawberry slices to ensure even drying on both sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once dried, turn off the oven and leave the strawberries inside with the oven door slightly ajar for another 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows them to cool down slowly and further dry out any remaining moisture.
- 8
Remove the dried strawberries from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
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Oven-Dried Strawberries
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into approximately 1/4-inch thick pieces. Try to keep the slices as uniform as possible for even drying.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar (if using) and vanilla extract (if using). The sugar helps to draw out moisture and can enhance the sweetness, while vanilla adds a lovely aroma.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the strawberry slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap. Overlapping will prevent even drying.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours, or until the strawberries are shriveled, leathery, and no longer sticky to the touch. The exact drying time will depend on the thickness of your slices and the moisture content of the strawberries. If your oven has a convection setting, you can use it to speed up the drying process.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 200 - 6
Halfway through the drying process (after about 1 to 1 1/2 hours), carefully flip the strawberry slices to ensure even drying on both sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once dried, turn off the oven and leave the strawberries inside with the oven door slightly ajar for another 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows them to cool down slowly and further dry out any remaining moisture.
- 8
Remove the dried strawberries from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.