Hi Reader,

Has anyone solved the problem of strawberries growing mold if you don’t eat them five seconds after you get home from the grocery store??

I swear I inspect every carton like I'm on a forensic investigation, looking for even the tiniest hint of mold.

And somehow...they still seem to go bad overnight. 😩

This week I caught them just in time and turned them into a recipe my kids (and Ben!) absolutely loved.

It's one of those recipes that's almost effortless—you just need to be home for a few hours while it slowly bakes in the oven.

One more thing...

I owe you a correction.

If you saw me mention this recipe on Instagram, I accidentally said it had no added sugar. Total brain fart. 🤦🏻‍♀️

It actually contains a little honey—about 1 gram of added sugar per strip—which isn't something I'd worry about at all.

​
Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 cups of destemmed strawberries
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 170℉
• Add your fruit to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth (remove stems if using strawberries)
• Pour your pureed fruit mixture in a medium saucepan, add sweetener and lemon juice, and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want it to get a little bit thicker like you’re making jam
• Pour your pureed mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread it out so that it is a thin layer covering your baking sheet
• Bake for up to 4 hours (begin checking around 3 hours) – you want your fruit mixture to be just a little bit tacky – similar to the texture of a fruit roll up/fruit leather. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your mixture and the temperature of your oven.
• Let cool until room temperature and use a pizza cutter to cut in fruit roll up strips.
• Roll each strip, and enjoy!
  ​

Storage note: Store on the counter for 3 days in an airtight container, or in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

New This Week From Mama Knows

IN THE RECIPE BOOK

Shortcut Skillet Lasagna with Chicken Sausage​
​

If you love lasagna but don’t love the time, layers, and dishes that come with it… this one’s for you. This shortcut skillet lasagna has all the cozy, cheesy flavors of classic lasagna, but it comes together in one pan in under an hour. It’s the kind of dinner that feels a little extra special—but is secretly very doable on a busy weeknight.

What Everyone Bought on Prime Day​
​

These are the top five sellers from last month’s Amazon sale. If you bought one, let me know what you think! (Some of these are actually still on sale!)

1. This rechargeable mosquito repeller.
2. Everyone’s favorite toner pads.
3. This portable game your kids can play solo anywhere.
4. A book of brain games my kid picks up on his own.
5. The best inexpensive bento box for big kids!

Have a great week,

Disclaimer: this message contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

© Mama Knows Nutrition 2026
​