Do you ever open your fridge and see sad strawberries?
You know, bruised berries or berries a little past their prime?
Don’t toss them out!
You can bake them in the oven to dry them and extend their life
After baking put them in a jar and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days!
I saw this recipe for oven dried strawberries while flipping through Bon Appétit magazine {8/17}
This is the SIMPLE issue, and it’s definitely worth a look, every recipe is 5 ingredients or less
Bon Appétit has finally realized that today’s cook doesn’t have all day to spend in the kitchen 🍾
The great thing about these berries is that you can vary the drying time by adjusting the time spent in the oven. I baked mine for the recommended 20 minutes and they were dry around the edges but still soft and a little juicy in the middle
These are wonderful additions to salad, yogurt, cereal, ice cream, baked goods
If you want to add them to snack or trail mix, you might want to increase baking time so they won’t be so sticky
It’s so handy to have a jar of berries at your fingertips for last minute additions!
adapted from Bon Appétit magazine 8/17
Oven Dried Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- 2 T sugar*
Instructions
- Cut off stems and then cut berries into 1/2s or 1/4s. Place them in a bowl and toss with sugar. Let berries sit for 30 minutes to release juice. Bake berries in a single layer on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet at 180-200 degrees, for 20 minutes**
- The berries will darken in color, be dry around the edges and still slightly moist and soft in the center.
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
Enjoy!
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