by: Susan Gast / Author, Blogger at Beesville Books, Bored Boomers, and a Food Dehydrating Fanatic!
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 food. 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.
Top question (no surprise): How to dehydrate strawberries?
And this page shows you how to dehydrate strawberries!
How to dehydrate frozen strawberries?
One of the top search queries, and on this page you'll discover how easy it is to dehydrate frozen strawberries.
How to dehydrate strawberries in an air fryer?
Here is a simple method for dehydrating strawberries in an air fryer:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Use our Fahrenheit to Celsius converter here on our site!
Enjoy as sweet, healthy snacks! Soak in water first or incorporate directly into recipes like cereals, trail mixes, and baked goods.
Adjust air fryer temp/time based on model and load size. Monitor closely to prevent burning in the compact space.
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.
VITAMINS: Vitamin A and Vitamin C, followed by Choline and vitamin K. There are trace amounts of Vitamin E, Betaine, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin, and Vitamin B6.
MINERALS: Potassium, followed by Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, and Fluoride. Strawberries have trace amounts of Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
They also contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
If you want to dehydrate frozen strawberries, allow them to partially thaw so that it's easier to slice them, and allow their juices to drain in a sieve in a bowl or in the kitchen sink.
Then simply follow the steps below!
Let's get busy dehydrating strawberries!
If using frozen strawberries, slice them when partially thawed—then go to step 2.
Use our Fahrenheit to Celsius converter here on our site!
How long does it take to dehydrate strawberries?
Here my approximation as to how long:
This is NOT a video.If you don't yet own a dehydrator but have an air fryer like a Ninja Foodi, you will want to read this post "Dehydrated Strawberries in Air Fryer" and how to increase drying volume with this simple purchase!
For the Strawberry Preserves, and Strawberry Shortcake recipes, simply click their links or click on their photos above! Both recipes are courtesy of Allrecipes.com
For the Strawberry Preserves, and Strawberry Shortcake recipes, simply click their links or click on their photos above! Both recipes are courtesy of Allrecipes.com
Strawberries can be grown from seeds, runners, or plants. Runnerless varieties are typically the easiest to grow.
To plant strawberries, dig a hole that is large enough to accommodate the roots. Then, place the plant in the hole and back-fill it with soil. Water the area well and continue to water regularly. Strawberries typically bear fruit in the spring or summer.
Here's Gardening Mentor's post that goes into great detail on how to grow strawberries, from preparing the bed to plucking them.
Kevin reminds us, "Bear in mind that strawberries don't produce fruit until their second year."
There is no one single answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, such as climate and soil type.
General tips for growing strawberries include planting in an area that receives full sun and has well-drained soil. It's also important to space the plants properly so that they have room to grow.
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, or lack thereof.
NOTE: Check out how easy it is to dehydrate all kinds of fruits.
See my main Fruit page here.
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, pasta—and bread.
After you've dehydrated your strawberries, you'll want to pack them away safely. Learn how to do just that by reading my Storing Dehydrated Food page.
There are six steps from buying to storing! Speaking of the six steps, don't forget to sign up for our free Six Simple Steps eBook to learn more.
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