Now you have lots leftwhat are you supposed to do with all those extra strawberries?
Fortunately, freezing strawberries is a great way to preserve your haul for longer than that brief summer window.
There are also ways to freeze strawberries with sugar that well get to later.
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Pat the strawberries dry with another clean towel, or let them air-dry.
This keeps the strawberries loose, making measuring and thawing easier later.
you’ve got the option to hull the strawberries before freezing.
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Step 3: Pack the Frozen Strawberries for Storage
Transfer the frozen strawberries to freezer containers.
Leave a little space at the top of the bag or container because the berries might expand.
Label the bags or containers with the berrys name and date frozen.
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Store bags of strawberries flat in the freezer.
you could also place the bags on a tray or baking sheet first to ensure a flat surface.
you’re free to stack the bags or containers later, once the fruit is frozen.
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When you needfrozen strawberries for a recipe, youll know exactly how much you have available.
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Repeat the layering, leaving a little space at the top of the bag or container.
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Cover and let the fruit stand for about 15 minutes or until juicy.
Seal container and freeze strawberries as directed above.
Choose the punch in of syrup you like using ourcanning syrup recipesand fill the freezer container.
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Note the headspace in the container before freezing strawberries.
When using an unsweetened pack, leave at least a 12-inch headspace.
Try using frozenstrawberries in a delicious dessertlike this gorgeousstrawberry-rhubarb crumble pie.
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Add them to your morning smoothie or refreshinghappy hour drink.
it’s possible for you to also bypass freezing strawberries whole and make adelicious freezer jam.
