![]() Maceration is a process of softening or sweetening strawberries by adding sugar. Label the bag or container with the amount and the date you froze the strawberries.īe sure to label the contents and date. Measure and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Be sure to remove as much air as possible from the bag or container before sealing it. You can slice the strawberries into halves, quarters, or even smaller pieces if desired. However, you can also use this method if you don’t have the space in your freeze to flash freeze the strawberries before storing, or if you are simply short on time. Therefore, I will measure one cup of sliced strawberries and freeze that specific amount together in a single cluster. I use this method when I know that I will be using a measured amount of strawberries in recipes.įor instance, if I am going to be making smoothies, I know that I need 1 cup of frozen strawberries. This is the easiest method to freeze strawberries because they are frozen in clumps, instead of individually frozen. Freezing Strawberries In Measured Amounts Label the bag or container with the date you froze the strawberries. Once the strawberries are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Be sure to remove as much air as possible from the bag or container before sealing it. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the strawberries have ice crystals on the surface. Spread the strawberries out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure the strawberries are not touching each other.įreeze whole or sliced strawberries until ice crystals form on the outer surface. ![]() Slice or halve the strawberries. Although you can keep the strawberries whole, they are easier to store if you slice them. Be sure that they are completely dry before freezing. Wash and hull the strawberries. Rinse the strawberries under cold water and remove the green stems. It is a great method when you want to use one or a few berries in a recipe or to top small desserts. This method allows you to freeze the berries so that they don’t clump together in one solid mass when stored in the freezer. However, choose the method or a combination of methods that works best for you. Depending on how you plan to use the frozen berries in the future will determine which method to use.īecause I like to use them in all different ways throughout the year, I preserve them using all three methods. There are 3 methods that you can use to freeze strawberries. And in the middle of winter when you pull out that freezer packet of strawberries you will be glad you took the time to save them! How To Freeze Strawberries You can use them to make smoothies, sauces, Strawberry Jam and to top ice cream and other desserts. However, it is important to know that frozen berries don’t have the same texture as fresh berries Therefore, it is best to freeze them to use in recipes and not with the intention of eating them fresh. You can freeze the berries whole or sliced depending on what you plan to do with them. Luckily, one of the easiest methods of preserving is to freeze them. Today alone I’ve already tried strawberries, blackberries and blueberries.There is nothing like the taste of fresh picked strawberries in the Spring and Summer. What a great way to get your daily intake of water! The water has a hint of fruity flavor, then with every few sips, you get a little strawberry nib sneak through the straw… so refreshing! It just makes you want to keep on sippin’! Don’t like strawberries, no worries. So for this copy-cat recipe, I’ve kept all the flavor, just removed the added sugar.īut, if you’re like me, the best part about the Sonic drink isn’t the sugar, it’s the ice… yum! Got you covered. Did you know you can actually buy a bag of ice at Sonic? I had no idea until today… Crazy! Got a 10-lb bag for $2.37 here in Texas (not too shabby). It’s simply tiny strawberries mixed with water, delicious Sonic ice, and (the only not so healthy part) sugar. Did y’all know that Sonic has a new drink called “Rt 44 Strawberry Water”? Well, let me tell you something… it is amazing! One of my mom’s good friends told her about this drink yesterday, so of course my mom told me (good ol’ southern grapevine).
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