Oven-Dried Strawberries
Strawberries dried in the oven to create a healthy, candy-like snack.
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vegetariannut-freepaleodairy-freeveganpescatariangluten-freeegg-free
snack
Prep
0
min
Cook
180
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
đź“ť Ingredients
- strawberries
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
48
Protein
1g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0g
Fiber 3g·Sugar 7g·Sodium 2mg
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Place strawberries on a baking sheet.
- 3
Dry in the oven for 3 hours.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“Slice strawberries to 3/8-inch thickness (about 1 cm) to ensure even drying in exactly 3 hours; thinner slices dry in 2-2.5 hours and risk case hardening (exterior dries before interior moisture escapes), while thicker slices won't fully dehydrate.technique3/8-inch thickness | 3 hours
- ✓Arrange strawberries cut-side up on parchment paper with 1/2-inch spacing between pieces because moisture evaporates more efficiently at this spacing—crowding reduces airflow and increases drying time by 40-60% due to humidity buildup.technique1/2-inch spacing
- ✓Crack your oven door open 2-3 inches with a wooden spoon wedge during drying to maintain 45-50% relative humidity; the low 210°F temperature alone won't expel moisture fast enough without ventilation, and a sealed oven traps steam that rehydrates the fruit.equipment2-3 inches open | 45-50% RH
- ✓Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees at the 1.5-hour mark because oven hot spots create 20-30°F temperature variance, causing uneven dehydration and browning on the side facing the heating element.timing1.5 hours (halfway point)
- ✓Pat strawberries completely dry with paper towels before arranging them because surface moisture adds 30-45 minutes to drying time and increases risk of mold development at the low 210°F temperature.ingredient30-45 minutes drying time increase
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Oven-Dried Strawberries
Strawberries dried in the oven to create a healthy, candy-like snack.
snackhealthyeasy
vegetariannut-freepaleodairy-freeveganpescatariangluten-freeegg-free
snack
đź“ť Ingredients
- strawberries
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
48
Protein
1g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0g
Fiber 3g·Sugar 7g·Sodium 2mg
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
Place strawberries on a baking sheet.
- 3
Dry in the oven for 3 hours.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“Slice strawberries to 3/8-inch thickness (about 1 cm) to ensure even drying in exactly 3 hours; thinner slices dry in 2-2.5 hours and risk case hardening (exterior dries before interior moisture escapes), while thicker slices won't fully dehydrate.technique3/8-inch thickness | 3 hours
- ✓Arrange strawberries cut-side up on parchment paper with 1/2-inch spacing between pieces because moisture evaporates more efficiently at this spacing—crowding reduces airflow and increases drying time by 40-60% due to humidity buildup.technique1/2-inch spacing
- ✓Crack your oven door open 2-3 inches with a wooden spoon wedge during drying to maintain 45-50% relative humidity; the low 210°F temperature alone won't expel moisture fast enough without ventilation, and a sealed oven traps steam that rehydrates the fruit.equipment2-3 inches open | 45-50% RH
- ✓Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees at the 1.5-hour mark because oven hot spots create 20-30°F temperature variance, causing uneven dehydration and browning on the side facing the heating element.timing1.5 hours (halfway point)
- ✓Pat strawberries completely dry with paper towels before arranging them because surface moisture adds 30-45 minutes to drying time and increases risk of mold development at the low 210°F temperature.ingredient30-45 minutes drying time increase