Marty Baldwin
Its amazing what a little ice water can do for fruits,veggies, andflowers.
Case in point: An ice bath may be the secret to bringing past-their-prime strawberries back to life.
Kings before and after images show an amazing transformation as formerly sad-looking strawberries become good as new.
Credit:Marty Baldwin
But would they actuallytasteas good as new?
We consulted the Better Homes & GardensTest Kitchen to find out whether this hack is worth the effort.
According to our Test Kitchens trial, after soaking, the strawberries appear more vibrant in color than before.
Before the ice bath.
As for the texture, they were still soft.
Fresh strawberries are highly perishable, so dont try reviving moldy fruit using this strawberry hack, though.
If theyve got mold, theyre too far gone: Reserve this trick for just-past-their-prime berries.
After the ice bath.
Keeping Berries Fresh
Strawberry seasonis right around the corner.
Use these tips for making the most of your strawberry haul.
Enjoy them ASAP for the best quality.
