Oven Dried Strawberries

July has been a little crazy over here but I’m back in action after a little break to move to a new apartment and visit family. I’ve been excited to share this flavor packed snack - it’s perfect for adding to trail mixes, salads and baked goods. Plus all you need is an oven to get the job done in two simple steps.

I’m all about low waste in the kitchen. I love finding ways to use up leftover fresh ingredients or preserve them before they go bad. Anyone with me? I like to dry any fresh strawberries and other fruit that I won’t have time to eat before they go bad so that I can store them for a longer period of time. If the strawberries are dried with no moisture left in them, you can store them for up to six months. However, if they still retain some moisture, I’d recommend only storing them for up to five days in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries - That’s literally all you need! You don’t need to add anything to them, they are flavorful enough on their own, and drying them out will make their flavor even more intense.

How to Make Oven Dried Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh Strawberries, Washed and Dried

Kitchen Tools / Supplies

• Knife

• Cutting Board

• Baking Sheet

• Parchment Paper

• Oven with 200 Degree Setting

Directions

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Prep the baking sheet by placing parchment paper over it. Over a cutting board and using a knife, slice strawberries about 1/8 of an inch thick.

Step 2 - Spread the sliced strawberries evenly over the parchment papered baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 2 hours or until strawberries are moisture free.

Enjoy! - Jessie