Strawberry Powder Recipe
Homemade fruit powders, for use in baked goods, confections, smoothies and everything else that needs a fruity flavor boos.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Course: DIY, Pantry Staple
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit powder, preserve fruit
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 15kcal
Cost: $5
Prepare fruit by coring, trimming stems, pitting, etc, and cut in half or quarters for fruit larger than raspberries.
Rinse and drain on a paper towel lined baking rack.
Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet or the trays of a food dehydrator.
Dehydrate at 165-170 degrees in oven or dehydrator until no longer chewy or wet. This could take up to overnight. Refer to appliance instructions for food dehydrator.
Pulverize into a powder using a food processor or high powered blender.
Let further dry uncovered for an hour to release any residual moisture.
Store in air tight containers in the pantry or cupboard for up to 3 months. Shake jar daily the first week of storing to identify any moisture; if so repeat drying process for another hour to two.
- Choose fruit that is in need of preserving. Blackberries however, have large seeds that will be very noticeable in a fruit powder.
- Be sure to remove stems and pits from fruits, and either quarter or half them to aid in drying.
- Fruit shouldn't turn brown while drying; if it does, try turning the heat down a tad, or cracking the oven door.
- Once powdered, allow to air dry another hour just to release the last bit of moisture.
- Over the first week of storing, give jars a daily shake to identify any loose moisture, and if it's present repeat the drying process for another couple of hours.
- Use in baked goods. Fruit powder is a great way to add flavor to frostings without sacrificing consistency. Also use in smoothies, confections, and more.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg