The best way to store strawberries for future use is to dry them. This method retains the maximum amount of nutrients and practically does not affect the taste. Step by step recipe with a photo of dried strawberries in thin plates.
Strawberries are a fragrant and tasty berry that many people love. But its season is not long, so wise housewives prepare it for future use. Some freeze it, others canning, others make jam. Today we will learn how to dry red berries in thin plates. Since ancient times, our ancestors dried vegetables and fruits in the sun, in ovens, in the oven. Now this process has become faster, easier and more comfortable if there is an electric dryer. However, in the absence of modern technology, you can prepare dried products for future use using the old-fashioned method. In this review, we will learn how to prepare dried strawberries in thin plates in an oven.
Dried strawberries can be used during the winter for various desserts, pastries, compotes, as well as brew tea with them. When dried, the fruits retain up to 80-90% of all vitamins and nutrients. Dried food is stored in a dark and cool place, such as a pantry. The drying process itself is quite simple, and the main labor costs are to peel the berries, cut and spread them on a baking sheet. The rest will be done by an oven, fresh air or a special electric dryer.
Take firm berries for drying, even slightly unripe. It is unnecessary to dry the crumpled strawberries, it will make an excellent marshmallow. Dried strawberries have a much higher calorie content than fresh ones, but this is heat energy, which is so necessary in winter cold!
- Caloric content per 100 g - 291 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 15 minutes of active work, plus time for drying
Ingredients:
Strawberries - any quantity
Step by step preparation of dried strawberries in thin plates, recipe with photo:
1. Sort out the strawberries, selecting high-quality and firm fruits. Place it in a sieve and wash it under running water.
2. Tear off the tails from the berries and dry with a paper towel or leave to air dry, spreading out on a towel.
3. Cut the fruits into 3-4 mm plates. Small berries can be dried whole or cut in half.
4. Place the strawberry slices on a baking sheet so they do not touch each other. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven to 90 degrees for 3 hours. Stir and turn the slices while drying. Finished dried strawberries will become brittle in thin plates, but remain pliable. It will not stick to your fingers and release juice when pressed. In proportion, it dries out 13 times of its original size. Also, strawberries can be dried outdoors without direct sunlight.
Put the finished product in dry and clean jars, close the vacuum lid and store at room temperature. About 1 kg of berries will be placed on one pallet from the oven, the drying output will be 70 g.
See also the video recipe on how to cook dried strawberries.
