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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
Cook Time8 hours
Course: DIY, Pantry Staple
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit powder, preserve fruit
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Erin
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • food dehydrator
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs fruit of choice

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  1. Choose fruit that is in need of preserving. Blackberries however, have large seeds that will be very noticeable in a fruit powder. 
  2. Be sure to remove stems and pits from fruits, and either quarter or half them to aid in drying.
  3. Fruit shouldn't turn brown while drying; if it does, try turning the heat down a tad, or cracking the oven door. 
  4. Once powdered, allow to air dry another hour just to release the last bit of moisture. 
  5. 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. 
  6. 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. 

Nutrition

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