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    Home » Recipes » Dehydrator Recipes

    How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries in a Dehydrator

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Dec 20, 2021 by Amanda Mason · 23 Comments

    Yield 8 people
    Cook 8 hours hours
    Prep 10 minutes minutes
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    ried strawberries being poured from a plate onto a counter.
    Dried fruit on a white plate.
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    A food dehydrator with trays filled with sliced fresh strawberries.
    A food dehydrator with trays filled with sliced fresh strawberries.
    Close up of sliced strawberries on wire food dehydrator trays.
    White plate containing dried strawberries
    Dried strawberries being poured from a plate onto a counter.
    White plate containing strawberry chips, dried strawberries on counter.

    Often called "strawberry chips", these dried strawberries are both healthy and delicious! Making dehydrated strawberries in a food dehydrator is a great way to preserve fruit and also makes for a perfect snack!

    A food dehydrator with trays filled with sliced fresh strawberries.

    One of my absolute favorite kitchen gadgets is a food dehydrator. You can dehydrate just about any type of food. So far, I've enjoyed making my own beef jerky and dehydrated cinnamon apples. And now that I've made dehydrated strawberries, I have a new favorite snack to enjoy! Dry fruits are just delicious and so healthy!

    ℹ️ Dehydrated Food And How It Works

    Dehydrating is a method used to preserve food. Dehydrating pulls out the moisture in food so that it becomes dry and when done correctly, it inhibits the growth of bacteria in food. While you can use an oven or even hang food to dry it out, the most convenient way to dehydrate food is to use a dehydrator.

    A food dehydrator uses a heat element and air vents to allow air circulation. The dehydrator heating element, fans, and vents work together to remove moisture. The heating element warms the food causing its moisture to be released. The dehydrator fan then blows the warm, moist air out of the appliance via the air vents. This process continues for hours until the food is dried to a lower water content.

    White plate containing strawberry chips, dried strawberries on counter.

    Things To Dehydrate

    Dehydrated food is amazing for so many things. Not only is it great for snacking, but dehydrated foods can be used for both baking and cooking. Plus, I hate food waste so I use my dehydrator often to preserve fresh herbs, vegetables, meats, and fruits. The best dehydrated types of foods in my opinion are dried bananas, apples, and these strawberry chips. But it doesn't stop there...I dehydrate a variety of foods.

    I love making vegetable chips out of radishes, beets, zucchini, and even carrots. And, I also like dehydrating peas and celery for soups. Dried blueberries and raspberries are also great in yogurt. The choices are endless. For additional dehydrated food ideas, check out these dehydrator recipes.

    What To Look For When Purchasing a Food Dehydrator

    I have a Cosori Food Dehydrator and I love it! It's intuitive and easy to use. It has 6 dishwasher safe trays and are easy to put in and take out. This dehydrator has a built in timer which allows you to set the time at 30-minute increments. And it automatically shuts off when it's done.

    Cosori Food Dehydrator on counter.

    When looking to purchase a food dehydrator, you should look for these specific things:

    • Stacking trays - you'll be able to dry more batches of food if the trays stack. And because the core channel is in between the trays for the air to filter through, you don't have to rotate the food.
    • Price - you can find a really great dehydrator between $150-$250. The ranges that I've seen are anywhere from $50-$300.
    • Thermostat - different foods dry best under different temperatures. Look for a dehydrator that has a digital adjustable thermostat.
    • Timer - it takes a long time to dehydrate food. Choose a dehydrator that has a built in timer so you can set it and forget it.
    • Auto Shut Off -  this is my all time favorite feature and a must have. You really need a dehydrator that has an automatic shutoff. I often dehydrate my food at night so it will be ready in the morning when I wake up. Having a built in shut off feature makes dehydrating food much more convenient.

    🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

    All you need for this recipe is fresh strawberries. Some people like to squeeze on fresh lemon juice to make the strawberries last longer but I don't find this step necessary. If you prefer organic dried strawberries, make sure to purchase organic.

    Bowl of fresh whole strawberries spread out on a counter.

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    🔪 How To Cut Strawberries

    The first thing you'll do is wash and then hull the strawberries. Make sure you cut out any bad spots on the fruit. To hull a strawberry simply cut off the top with a sharp knife and then discard the calyx. Expert Tips: The green stem is called a calyx. You can also buy a strawberry huller to ensure you don't waste too much of the strawberry.

    Slicing a fresh strawberry with a knife.

    Once the strawberry has been hulled, you can either cut the strawberry in half or slice each strawberry into ¼ inch thick slices.

    Slicing a strawberry into ¼ inch thick slices.

    🍓 Dehydrating Strawberries

    From there, you'll place all the strawberry slices onto the food dehydrator racks several inches apart. Once all the slices have been placed on the trays you are ready to close the door and start the fruit dehydrator process.

    Close up of sliced strawberries on wire food dehydrator trays.

    If you're drying strawberry halves, it will take 16 to 18 hours. If you're dehydrating strawberry slices, they should be done in 8 hours. When the process is finished, you'll have the most wonderful dried strawberries! The texture won't be overly chewy and won't be crunchy. They should be easy to bend without breaking. If you want them more on the crunchy side, let them dry another hour or so, until the desired doneness is reached.

    Dried fruit on a white plate.

    💭 Expert Tips and FAQs

    • Half vs. Sliced Strawberries - When it comes to snacking, I prefer strawberry slices. But I like using halved dried strawberries when baking. If slicing, make sure the slices are ¼ inch thick.
    • Best Way to Slice Strawberries - To cut the strawberries thin, use an egg slicer. It is very quick and easy!
    • Storage and Labeling - Do not package the dehydrated fruit for storage until they are completely cool. Store them in an airtight container. Label the storage containers with the date. Glass jars are also really great for storage.
    • Vacuum Seal - By vacuum sealing the fruit, you increase the shelf life and reduce any chance for mold to grow.
    • Dehydrating Fruit with Direct Sunlight - You can actually dry strawberries in the sun. All you need is a low humidity environment. Since I live in Arizona, this works really well. To dry strawberry slices in the sun, simply lay them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. After 6 hours, turn each strawberry over. Allow to dry in the sun for 6 more hours until they reach the desired texture.
    Dried strawberries being poured from a plate onto a counter.

    📖 More Dehydrator Recipes

    If you're looking for more tried and true dehydrator recipes, check out my collection here.

    I can’t wait to hear how your strawberries turned out! Leave me a comment if you make these and  tag me @recipesworthrepeating on Instagram and hashtag it #recipesworthrepeating so I can see what you made!

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    White plate containing dried strawberries

    How to Make Dehydrated Strawberries in a Dehydrator

    Often called "strawberry chips", these dried strawberries are both healthy and delicious! Making dehydrated strawberries in a food dehydrator is a great way to preserve fruit and also makes for a perfect snack!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: Amanda Mason

    Equipment

    • Food Dehydrator

    Ingredients

    • 6 quarts Fresh Strawberries
    • 1 tablespoon sugar, optional

    Instructions

    • Wash and hull the strawberries. Make sure you cut out any bad spots on the fruit. To hull a strawberry simply cut off the top with a sharp knife and then discard the calyx.
    • Cut the strawberry in half or slice each strawberry into ¼ inch thick slices.
    • Place all the strawberry slices onto the food dehydrator racks several inches apart. Once all the slices have been placed on the trays you are ready to close the door and start the fruit dehydrator process.
    • Cook on 135°F in the dehydrator.
    • If you're drying strawberry halves, it will take 16 to 18 hours. If you're dehydrating strawberry slices, they should be done in 8 hours.
    • Once they have completely cooled, remove the strawberries from racks using your fingers.
    • Store in glass jars or in an airtight container.

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    Notes

    • Half vs. Sliced Strawberries - When it comes to snacking, I prefer strawberry slices. But I like using halved dried strawberries when baking. If slicing, make sure the slices are ¼ inch thick.
    • Best Way to Slice Strawberries - To cut the strawberries thin, use an egg slicer. It is very quick and easy!
    • Storage and Labeling - Do not package the dehydrated fruit for storage until they are completely cool. Store them in an airtight container. Label the storage containers with the date. Glass jars are also really great for storage.
    • Vacuum Seal - By vacuum sealing the fruit, you increase the shelf life and reduce any chance for mold to grow.
    • Dehydrating Fruit with Direct Sunlight - You can actually dry strawberries in the sun. All you need is a low humidity environment. Since I live in Arizona, this works really well. To dry strawberry slices in the sun, simply lay them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. After 6 hours, turn each strawberry over. Allow to dry in the sun for 6 more hours until they reach the desired texture.
    • Sugar - Feel free to mix in some sugar to add to the sweetness before you dehydrate the strawberries. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 417mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Viki

      April 01, 2025 at 11:11 am

      If I want to dehydrate strawberries to pulse into a powder, should I leave them in for an extra hour?

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        April 03, 2025 at 8:17 am

        Yes - at least an hour. They need to be 100% cooled to pulse into a powder.

        Reply
    2. Kevin Lane

      April 02, 2024 at 5:11 pm

      I just wanted to know how long to dehydrate them and at what temp... well, at least one question was answered!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        April 03, 2024 at 8:26 am

        Hi Kevin! Steps 4 and 5 in the recipe card mention the answers to you question:

        Cook on 135°F in the dehydrator.
        If you're drying strawberry halves, it will take 16 to 18 hours. If you're dehydrating strawberry slices, they should be done in 8 hours.

        Let me know if you have any other questions!

        Reply
    3. Ryn

      July 14, 2023 at 6:24 am

      3 stars
      Make sure your slices are AT LEAST 1/4", maybe you'll be safer with 3/8". If you go any thinner it is such a mess. Also, use a non-stick dehydrator sheet or parchment paper because they are so sticky. Lessons learned the hard way...

      Reply
    4. Mel

      April 25, 2022 at 3:50 am

      How do I keep the berries from sticking to the trays? I use the corsi dehydrator with metal trays.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        April 27, 2022 at 8:16 am

        You can buy the white or silicone plastic trays/mats that are made for dehydrators. Here are the ones I use: https://amzn.to/3LCTzPf

        Reply
    5. Steve Hamilton

      September 30, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      Hi Amanda, thanks for the directions and tips. I just got the same Cosori (CP267), I noticed the instructions have 145 degrees for fruit but you are using 135 degrees, does that impact drying time or temp? Thanks

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        September 30, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        Hi! Are you talking about the manual/recipe book that comes in the Cosori that says 145°F? I like 135°F better so they aren't as "dry". I dehydrate at 135°F for 8 hours and have amazing results!

        Reply
    6. Sheen

      September 16, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Im excited to try this one. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        September 16, 2021 at 9:38 pm

        I can't wait to hear how you like them!!

        Reply
    7. Sheryl Neibert

      May 05, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I have the same dehydrator you do :). Getting ready to get my strawberries sliced and in the dehydrator they go

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        May 05, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Hi Sheryl!! Yeah!! I cant wait to hear back from you to see how they turned out so let me know!!

        Reply
    8. Gabrielle

      December 17, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      At what temperature though?

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        December 17, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        135°F.

        Reply
        • Gabrielle

          December 17, 2020 at 6:05 pm

          Thanks doing this right now!

        • Amanda Mason

          December 17, 2020 at 8:12 pm

          Let me know how they turn out!!

        • Nicole

          May 07, 2021 at 4:05 pm

          How long do the strawberries last? Do they need to be kept in the fridge, or just out of sunlight?

        • Amanda Mason

          May 07, 2021 at 6:09 pm

          They can last for 3-6 months in an air tight container. My recommendation is store them in an airtight container in the pantry.

    9. Terri Dannenbring

      November 25, 2020 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      I’d like to offer you a tip for dehydrated strawberries. I use this tip for making rhubarb strawberry crisp. To cut the strawberries thin, I use an egg slicer. It is very quick and easy!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        November 25, 2020 at 8:39 am

        Excellent idea!!! I'll put this in the expert tips section so others can benefit! Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • Casey

        October 01, 2021 at 4:13 pm

        Hi
        About how long will strawberries last in canning jars vs sealing bags?
        Thank you
        Casey

        Reply
        • Amanda Mason

          October 01, 2021 at 7:03 pm

          Hi Casey! About 6 months.

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