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Homemade Strawberry Powder

Equipment

  • Food dehydrator with flexible plastic trays
  • Bullet blender
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Glass jar with tight-fitting lid

Ingredients

  • Fresh strawberries

Instructions

  • Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries as thin and evenly as possible.
  • Spread slices in a single layer on dehydrator trays and make sure they don’t overlap.
  • Dry at 135°F (57°C) for 8 to 10 hours, depending on slice thickness and moisture level. The slices should feel crisp and completely dry.
  • Add the dried slices to a bullet blender and blend until smooth.
  • Spread the powder on a cookie sheet and let it air dry at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Transfer to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Tips for Smooth, Shelf-Stable Strawberry Powder

  • Use fully ripe strawberries: The sweetest flavor comes from berries at peak ripeness. If they’re underripe or too tart, the powder won’t have that natural sweetness you’re after.
  • Slice evenly for consistent drying: Keep your slices uniform in thickness so they all finish drying around the same time. Thinner slices are easier to dry completely, which gives you a smoother powder when blended.
  • Watch for complete dryness before blending: If your strawberries are even slightly leathery, they won’t blend smoothly. They should feel crisp and dry all the way through before you put them in the blender.
  • Let the powder air dry for a day after blending. This helps draw out any remaining moisture and keeps it from clumping once stored.

How to Store Strawberry Powder

Room temperature: Put the finished fruit powder into a clean, airtight container (a glass jar works best) and store it in a cool, dry spot like your pantry or kitchen cabinet. As long as it’s fully dried and sealed, it’ll usually stay fresh for 6 to 12 months. That way, you can enjoy the taste of summer anytime, even in the middle of winter. Tip: Keep it away from heat, moisture, and sunlight to help preserve the color and flavor.
Refrigeration and freezing aren’t needed: You don’t need to refrigerate or freeze strawberry powder if it’s fully dry and stored in an airtight glass jar. Under normal conditions, it keeps just fine at room temperature in a cool, dry place.