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Simple to make & a hit with the kids, these Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks are a healthy & inexpensive alternative to store bought snacks!
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks
Hey y’all! It’s Jaime here with you today! I’m so excited to be here sharing a yummy, kid-friendly recipe with Brianne’s readers! Y’all may already recognize me from the Yummy Eats Roundups I put together each month here at Cupcakes & Kale Chips, but just in case, I’ll introduce myself quickly! I’m the recipe creator & resident crazy lady behind Mom’s Test Kitchen, where we try to answer the hardest question your family can ask – “What the ‘forks’ for dinner?” I’d love for y’all to stop by anytime!
Now let’s get back to some snacking! I don’t know about your kids, but I’ve got a four year old that could live on fruit snacks. Seriously, I have to hide the box when I buy them – which is a very rare occurrence in our house because of her crazy addiction – otherwise, she’ll try to eat every little pouch in the first hour they hit the pantry! So when I found this recipe I knew I had to give it a try. I’m happy to say they were a hit & now I just have to keep the fridge stocked with fresh strawberries!
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 package fresh strawberries sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Lay the sliced strawberries out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with the sugar.
- Cook for 2 - 3 hours or until dehydrated but still chewy.
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Would this method work with kiwi
I’m sorry, but I have not tried it.
yummy 😀
I am totally making these in my food dehydrator!
How do you store these and how long do they keep? my daughter also has an addiction to fruit snacks!
Store in an airtight container. They should be OK for a few days.
My daughter would LOVE these Strawberry Fruit Snacks, thanks for the recipe!
And, thanks for including the Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars! 🙂
Yes, I am sure these would be a pretty universal kid fave!
I baked these for 3 hours are they were still really wet & soggy (barely dehydrated). Not sure what did wrong. If I attempt again, how do you store them & for how long? Thanks.
I find when “dehydrating” anything, all ovens are a little different, and it also varies depending on how much moisture there is (since berries can vary), and how thick they are. So it may just need more time, or to be cut thinner or spreas out more. You can store them in an airtight container, probably for a few days.
These look fantastic. How can you store them..? Or do you need to serve them right away?
They should be ok for a few days in an airtight container.