What to do with Too Many Strawberries?! | Dehydrate Strawberries in 4 ways!

Use up all those extra strawberries (yes, you can even do it from frozen) you've grown or are getting on sale at the store *CLICK SEE MORE FOR INFO*
Dehydrating strawberries make for yummy dried strawberry treats that are easy dehydrating projects for beginners and kids, and the extra things you can do with it make it a versatile dehydrated food!
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[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Get a printable recipe & learn what more you can do with the strawberry tops here: How to Dehydrate Strawberries: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/dehydrate-strawberries/

[@gabyrobertson8794]

My husband ask my,what's so funny about watching a dehydrator video? I told him "the rabbit " Girl, you made my day with this part 😂😂😂

[@IntotheFray84]

I literally just got home and my dehydrator was waiting for me on the doorstep, and then I saw this notification. Perfect timing 😍

[@Private2024.]

Thank you. I am enjoying your content!

[@debbiepeabody]

I bought a strawberry slicer at the grocery store and it did save me a lot of time.

[@reneeweitz878]

She is a hard worker.

[@gerrifortecaster7007]

HELLO I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR AUTHENTIC CHANNEL… I’M A VEGAN AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. I EVEN BOUGHT A CORSI LAST WEEK AND AN EXTRA PACKAGE OF TRAY LINERS AND ALSO THE LITTLE MOISTURE PACKAGES. I’VE ALREADY DEHYDRATED, GINGER GREEN BEANS, COLLARDS, LEMONS, LIMES, AND KALE. IM ON A ROLL AND I HAVE YOU TO THANK… THANK YOU

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wonderful! I'm glad you've done so much already!

[@kanderson8981]

A couple of teaspoons of the powder and a cup of the bits would make an amazing pound cake! Ta for another awesome video Darcy!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Great idea!!

[@elizabethshaw734]

Hi! I think I might use tablespoons for a cake but really I would just add the powder until it tastes the way I want it to. :-)

[@carlahabeck4051]

I have found that vacuum sealing powders helps keep them from clumping. Also storing in as smal a jar as possible that will allow the volume you have to store.

[@Metqa]

If you keep your smaller jars that have a rubber ring on them , for example from pesto or small sauces, then you can vacuum seal them by putting the filled lidded jar into a larger contaner that you can vacuum. so a container withing a container, and then vacuum the big container. It will putll the air out of the small container inside,and when you release the vacuum from the larger container, the pressure of air will push down and seal the smaller container which still has a vacuum thanks to the rubber seal on the lid. I've done this for several small recycled containers and it's great!

[@suedent5767]

Hello Darcy! I have been watching your channel off and on since I believe February 2022. You are an awesome teacher. I have my strawberries dehydrating now on 120! Thanks for all you are doing to help me and others like me!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wow, thank you! Enjoy them!

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

Thanks Darcy! I got a bunch of strawberries 🍓 in food Co-Op -Again- i have plenty of jam and tons frozen for smoothies- sugar syrup strawberries for shortcake still in freezer from last year-fruit leather and thought 🙄 duh Im dehydrating everything that doesn’t move lately 🤪. I love that you mentioned using for oatmeal!!! muffins- scones- frosting-pancakes

[@linaskidmore6769]

This woman is amazing! I’m so impressed! You’re the best. Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wow, thank you!

[@patwolff7952]

I just started dehydrating a couple of months ago and every time I come here to check out how to do it. Thanks so much for your clear explanations!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@kymberlilittlejohnwhite6603]

Lots of great ideas thrown out as you were talking that were related to other things not just the strawberry stuff. I love how much I learn from your videos!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm so glad!

[@kevinrowbotham545]

Thanks for this very helpful video! Strawberries made a great first dehydrating project in our new Nesco FD-80 Snackmaster dehydrator. We bought the Gucji(sp?) silicone sheets for it as well, so picking up the dried slices and the cleanup was a breeze. Our rabbits thank you too for the tip on drying the cored stems for treats. They love them!

[@elizabethshaw734]

Your channel is so relaxing and your voice is so calm that when I am stressed or not feeling well I come to you first! :-)

[@susansailors1716]

I didn't know there was such a thing as too many strawberries. That's like too much chocolate.

[@ArkhamNorth]

You know what goes well with too many strawberries? Too much chocolate. 😁

[@loravanderwal3869]

Thank you for your knowledge, this is fantastic, I’m a newbie so this really helps me ,

[@kassid.y]

i love that you have a rabbit because that’s exactly why im trying to get into dehydrating! thanks for the tip on keeping the tops that’s such a good idea!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Happy to help!

[@IrishAnnie]

I bought some beautiful strawberries today and will dehydrate. Thank you for showing all these options.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome! Enjoy them!

[@KiremiReviews]

Those strawberry greens would make a great tea 😊

[@carscritters6727]

Since my heart attack I been making the change to get healthy I just started dehydrating bought a cheap one to start I'm in love with strawberry chips I've made probably 20 pounds already I take them on my walks with my dog and my dog loves em to. I'm gonna try and make the powder to use in my oatmeal and stuff

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

There's a whole world of really healthy foods you can add to your diet everyday! I hope you continue to find them!

[@carscritters6727]

@@ThePurposefulPantry yeah being 32 and having a heart attack opened my eyes real fast. Takes time getting rid of bad habits but I'm getting there.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My Dad had his first one about that age -- still kickin' at 76 -- so keep it up!

[@judyhock5422]

It looks like you had a great strawberry Harvest!

[@1kaaa]

I like your conversion chart!

[@sandrarichardson2713]

I appreciate your time and effort to put up decent videos. They have enough useful information that it is not wasting peoples time. Take care and have a good weekend. Jesus bless.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I am glad it was helpful!

[@joseecampion7098]

You are an amazing teacher 🥰

[@jennifercline6866]

Perfect timing, I just picked up some more today that are in season so will have more taste dehydrated. I'm going to do tops for tea and want to try some powder as well. Going on my 'to do' list for tomorrow.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks Darcy!

[@Searchingforthelight423]

Im enjoying you channel. Thank you.

[@susantaylor8507]

Wow sounds great I'm dyhdrating grapes now for raisins they are so much better than store bought

[@judycolson6047]

Thank you for all your informative videos! I was clicking on the link in the description on the strawberry slicer thingy and could not find it on your website. I may not need it anyway because I found my wired egg slicer to be sufficient to slice my Amish strawberries. I just thought I would check it out. 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks - here you go: amzn.to/42Qt7Ki

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great use for the greens.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes indeed!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I use parchment paper.

[@katerockhill7726]

I was wondering if that would work.

[@theta799]

I like to use a strawberry corer, a super cheap little thing that works very well.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Whatever works for you!

[@marygallagher3428]

Great tips Darcy!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks so much!

[@latriciacagle4873]

I just ordered the slicer. I’ve gone through so many egg slicers for strawberries and mushrooms. I leave the dried strawberries in slices and powder them when I need it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you like it!

[@y3rbat3ra]

Glad I found you: strawberries are $2/flat and I'm new to dehydrating.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I see a busy week ahead of you!

[@zbcc12]

Thanks! Here's a comment for support

[@Wendy-cf5tv]

Thanks for this video!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My pleasure!

[@sdg4883]

Thanks for reminding me about the absorbers. How about some tea from those strawberries. I'm adding them to black raspberry leaves tomorrow for tea. The spiders are using the last raspberries as lures.

[@whiskeycook3323]

What I use the strawberry tops for. I make a very tasty probiotic vinegar

[@rhodaneader9008]

Nice video.. Mine that I did a few months ago got dark as well... learning as I go. I love your frig magnet conversion chart. Where did you find it?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm assuming the black one - it's a wooden sign available at Hobby Lobby - interestingly enough - that's my handwriting on print! ;) That's why I bought it!

[@sewnew1944]

I love your videos and can't wait to receive my recipe and journal books. One question can we dehydrate frozen fruit and should we thaw it first? I tried chunks of frozen pineapple and it turned out chewy after many hours. Guess I should have sliced it. Thanks for your videos keep them coming

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, thaw it first in most cases because it releases so much moisture.

[@Monkchip]

Can you use the Strawberry powder to add for Lemonade, and do you need to add alot of Sugar or would the strawberry powder have ample Sugar?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It will not have ample sugar - and it's a flavoring agent. It is sweet, but probably not enough to do what you typically expect from lemonade. And it does not dissolve like a drink powder - it will leave a little grit in your pitcher or glass. So if you use a fine mesh tea strainer to steep in the lemonade, it will give you flavor, sweetness and no grit.

[@Monkchip]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Darcy, thanks. Your response was really important to me.

[@kathleengriffith6636]

Do you use the tops for tea? From PA

[@ratlips4363]

I bought silicon trays through Amazon that allow me to put the strawberry slurry into my Excaliber and dehydrate like a fruit leather. Then I can put that into my food processor and create the powder

[@jessicaa9364]

I just started my first green powder. If its conditioned do I have to use the oxygen absorber? I thought in a previous video you said no. Thanks a bunch, learning so much from your channel!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - you might be thinking of moisture absorbers, not O2 absorbers, and for green powder it's really not needed. But for some vegetable powders and most fruit powders, a moisture absorber is definitely helpful to prevent clumping.

[@paulapulse3172]

Hi Have been loving your videos. I recently bought a book and and eagerly await it. I have a question on what kind of oxygen and moisture absorbers. I am especially interested in for powders Thanks in advance. Paula

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't really use oxygen absorbers - for powders you want moisture absorbers. I have the ones I use listed in my Amazon Store amzn.to/3ZfPEgX

[@paulapulse3172]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks. I picked some up and a few other items. Paula

[@celinebridges7817]

Hello Darcy O my now that look delicious.. I just got some strawberries and mustard grapes from my garden And cherries from Sam’s Didn’t think about dehydrating strawberries.. super .. question for you Can I sterilize my canning jars for dehydrating in the dishwasher .. 🥴 Then cool and use them . Thanks sooo much for all your videos.. Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, but a good clean with hot water and soap is all they need.

[@celinebridges7817]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank sooo much 🤗.. well off I go to dehydrate strawberries.. 😋 Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@TheCreativeChica]

I'm dehydrating strawberries today. I don't have oxygen absorbers. I do have a vacuum sealer in the meantime. What size absorbers do I need for a pint jar? and do I need to put in a new absorbers every time I open the jar? Thank you in advance! Love your channel and content!👍

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You don't need oxygen absorbers at all. Moisture absorbers stop the moisture that can cause clumping and sticking. Here's info on what you'd want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYClhmSrmbhljdE

[@TheCreativeChica]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you! So do I just keep using the same moister absorber? Until it shows that it is done? Then dry it out again?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep!

[@TheCreativeChica]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank You!!!

[@sth.777]

Great ideas! Did you know you can reuse your moisture absorbers? Just toss them onto a tray next time you dehydrate. 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes you can!

[@luvsabeach7952]

What size moisture absorbers do you use?

[@sth.777]

@@luvsabeach7952 I bought a batch through Aliexpress; they're about 1" (2-3 cm) square. They're actually aDsorbers - I made a typo. They don't absorb; they draw out the moisture and retain it on the surface...

[@jeannainnc8390]

your bucket of greens is genius.

[@annetteroberts8505]

Must you put oxygen observer's in with the sliced strawberries for long storage please xx sorry for all the questions I'm learning. Iv just invested in a dehydrate xx

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Nope

[@parrishwoods]

Can you make a little bag with rice in it and put holes. To keep them from getting moisture

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It doesn't work as well as moisture absorbers/silica - but I find that I don't need anything when stored properly. But yes you can.

[@grem_]

Hey! what moisture absorbers do you use?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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[@ThatLadyDray]

Okay this dehydrator has sat for a month & yesterday I caught strawberries on sale for $0.99/lbs. So this is about to be my 1st project. Still nervous but I gotta start.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Just do it! Strawberries are a great first project.

[@sallywall4385]

I used an egg slicer. It required a little work, but it was great.

[@jensenmonica]

Thank you for all the tips, i am learing so much. I'd like to start dehydrering, but it's not so commen in Norway. What's the best temperatur for storing all the dehydrated things?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Cool dark place - under 70F

[@jensenmonica]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you 🙂 i have a celler i can store it inn. It's 8-10 celsius, i think that's about 40-50 F, is that too cold?

[@anurajms]

ty

[@toniafolven]

Could I use a flour pastry cutter, you know when you cream butter and sugar for frosting, for example?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

For what? Cutting them? Or making powder? No in both cases, most likely - but you can always experiment.

[@corteltube]

How long does fruit leather store when its leathery? Does it need to be extremely dry like tomatoes.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - but it's good about a year maybe - I never find it stores well for a long time.

[@judyblaise1639]

What do you use the green tops used for? What is green powder? Sorry, I’m very new to dehydration.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

As I said in the video, the green tops we use to flavor tea or lemonade, and then use to feed our rabbit. But there are more ideas in the blog post for you. Green powder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGqtn3pui9imntE

[@angiecarey567]

Those Teflon sheets, can you cut to size?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes

[@leahhoward1212]

when they are re-hydrated, do they taste very different from the fresh ones? Like in smoothies for example? Really good idea, by the way!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

They do not regain their former texture, but they still taste a lot like strawberries. But most folks use them as dried or rehydrate for jams, etc.

[@salettamyers8845]

@@ThePurposefulPantry @The Purposeful Pantry I love this reply! I didn't know you could rehydrate them for jams- I did it with pears for carrot cake jam but never even thought of doing it for strawberries- I would give you a huge hug if I was standing next to you! Thank you beautiful one! You made my day🤗

[@ShannonSmith-qj4nb]

Do you know if it’s safe to use the desiccant packs that come in OTC medicine bottles (there’s always one in my lactase supplement, and my husband’s omeprazole) for storing in homemade powders? I usually save them and toss them into totes of seasonal decorations since I live in a humid area, but if I could reuse them like this it would save me money!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't recommend it. They carry the remnants of the medication that you are then putting into your food. You don't know how long they've been used and if they are still working, they can't be recharged, etc. Food grade moisture absorbers are fairly inexpensive in small quantities and can be recharged almost indefinitely.

[@ginettecourchesne8225]

Do we put oxygen absorber in the strawberry slices, or envelopes for humidity?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Neither is necessary. But if you're going to use something, moisture absorber.

[@marybethham4967]

Can you use frozen strawberries that are sliced and how would I do that ? Thaw them first ?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thaw first and dry.

[@gorringeman]

Do they become sweeter when you dry them out? Great video!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

They can't become sweeter, but the sweetness concentrates - if that makes sense. We're not adding sugar, but concentrating where the sugar is.

[@gorringeman]

Yes using the existing fruit sugar so a more intense flavour, I'm edging closer to buying one. I need a bit more education about the use of the powders within cooking meals. Thanks for the info

[@jeddiajones4570]

USDA says temps over 115 F kills off nutrients. I cut fresh strawberries with a hard-boiled egg slicer and dehydrate at 110 F for about 20 hours. Reduces 5lbs down to quart jar.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It starts to kill off some - Vitamin A&C but most of the rest are left. It is not bereft of vitamins and nutrients when you're done lol. But yes, if you want to ensure to keep everything - anything below 115F is the technical temp but lower is fine.

[@hischild8899]

My crushed SB stuck bad to my Nesco leather tray. ( scrape off with spoon suuck) Suggestions?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Use the mesh.

[@angelikavoelk4603]

Can I do raspberries the same way?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't recommend dehydrating them for snacking on, but for powdering, yes - though if a powder is the only way you mean to do it, I'd puree them all first, sift out the seeds, then dry. It'll take a lot less time.

[@angelikavoelk4603]

can I use parchment paper? I'm new.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes

[@deborahclarke6700]

Can I give my dogs the dehydrated strawberry tops ? Thanks in advance x

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You'd need to check with a healthy dog snack list or a vet. If they can eat fresh strawberries, they can eat them dried.

[@deborahclarke6700]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you

[@preciousmet1]

When dehydrating is there anything that you have to go by for the altitude you live in?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No - that's only for pressure canning.

[@preciousmet1]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Great thank you

[@candacebrandt8211]

What do you use the tops for? It looks like there are tops in the dehydrated “mush”?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes - as I said in the video, we do the whole strawberry for the mush, we do the whole strawberry when freezing for smoothies, and the tops are used for teas and to feed our rabbit.

[@amymann3130]

Can I use payment paper or foil paper in the dehydrator.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Parchment is fine

[@widowswatch6610]

Please answer Last year I bought a cheap Walmart presto round dehydrator I think I wasted my money. I don’t think it’s powerful enough to be any good for anything.. Does anyone think the same? Is this one any good to use? Should I buy a better dehydrator????? Thanks

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It is good, but it's not powerful, so things will take longer to dry - even though it runs only at one temperature (which is high). Of course, if you have the money, I would suggest investing in a better dehydrator that's more efficient and help you more. But if you don't this one will work, you just have to be patient with the time.

[@widowswatch6610]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you for getting back to me😃🌼🌺

[@noname-lx1oj]

I just purchased a Samson dehydrator and tossed my salton pro.. on my second attempt at strawberries.. they have taken 24 hours now and I turned them higher since I’m only using them for food coloring.. but they did go darker.. and they are rubbery.. yours ‘click’ when putting them in your grinder. I do live in a high humidity area.. I hope I don’t have to toss these 4 bags of berries too.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

How thick did you cut them? What temperature did you use? How ripe were they when you put them in?

[@noname-lx1oj]

@@ThePurposefulPantry they were already sliced and frozen from the store.. thinking that’s what happened.. too much moisture plus this humidity..I used 118 F at first next I tried 135 then 122.. they do click in my melamine bowl today.. going to test powder them in a. It🤞🏻..we may just have too much humidity for berries and pineapple

[@booswalia]

My strawberries (leather) have been dehydrating for 63 hours now and they're still rubbery. Should I give up on getting powder out of them?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Rubbery is what you need - if they are solid, you've flipped them, they are leathery on the surface, then they are likely done and ready to pull.

[@booswalia]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I'm not sure what you're saying. They're really sticky. I left them sit out for an hour or so and now they're even more sticky. So they're back in the dehydrator now.

[@mahdireza5695]

What should i do if my freeze dried strawberry flakes have gone soft and i want to make a powder with them 😭

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Dry them in the oven if you don't have a dehydrator, but use a very low setting or warm it then turn it off.

[@bridgettmiller2090]

Cool😊

[@lynntomk]

I had the wrong time too. I followed the Cosori recipe guide and it said fruit should be set at 145. Grrrr. I turned them down to 130.

[@maryleemartz3722]

You eat the stems?

[@judyjackson2260]

What about using an egg slicer??? For strawberries.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Whatever works for you. I wouldn't recommend the wire ones because they break easily.

[@ely42609]

I have been dehydrating fruits, for my kids,for a long time now.I could never ground the strawberries,no matter how I dehydrate them,halves, chopped, fresh or frozen.Somehow ,even though they are super dry,they are too sticky to be grounded.I tried the vitamix (a disaster) and the coffee grinder.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can see they can be powdered - so rethink how you might be doing it. Pulsing a lot first is really helpful.

[@ely42609]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you .I just did it today and followed your advice about the 2nd dry in the oven.

[@litahsr.8226]

I can probably eat half of them before Dehydrate them 🍓

[@BlackeyesShine-hc7uv]

🎉🎉🎉

[@susanboyer8817]

Can’t you vacuum seal the strawberries?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's not recommended having fruit that may not be fully dehydrated in a low oxygen environment. However, dry your fruit properly for storage and it shouldn't be an issue - but I don't. It's not as useful as using moisture absorbers.

[@elizabethshaw734]

You can make great herbal tea out of that hull and the strawberry leaves.

[@freeasabird5187]

Didn’t know I could dry the tops, I had already put mine in the compost😔

[@rubyewiggins4926]

I just thought of something,you could use a clean dry credit card to scrape the bits off after they're dried

[@speca]

I’m jealous of you looking after your family like this. My mother only knows how to use a microwave.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Then maybe it's time to step up and help out! My kids helped tons all the time they were growing up here - we all live here, we all pitch in!

[@speca]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I am learning from binge watching your videos! Combining your techniques with research on nutrients. I have been trying to figure out if the dehydrate function on the ninja foodi will yield similar results. I’m slowly introducing technology in to the house. Changes can really unsettle my mother. So excited to experiment! Keep up the great uploads xx

[@speca]

@@ThePurposefulPantry My mother is asking, what are the pros for dehydrating over freezing? She sways towards a batch meal prep and then freezing/ microwave reheat. I’m saying it saves space and energy wise is cheaper for storage? Does it maybe protect nutrients from diminishing more than freezing? Thank you for your help

[@EmProv31]

God is Good 🙌

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

All the time :)

[@luvsabeach7952]

Why do you keep the tops on for the bits and do the tops separately?oh sorry, I see for the rabbits!