Plus, tips on how to freeze them.
Not only are fresh berries costly, but tossing them in the garbage is a disheartening waste of food.
Fortunately, there are a few methods to help keep your strawberries fresh throughout the weekand beyond.
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Keep reading for some crucial strawberry storage tips, plus how to preserve them for longer use!
Always examine your berries for mold andother signs of spoilagebefore eating them.
end the lid and place the containerin the refrigerator.
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Loosely put the lid on and store it in the refrigerator.
you’re able to also wrap them tightly with plastic wrap oraluminum foil.
you’re free to also freeze the puree for up to three months.
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How to Freeze Strawberries
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Yes, you could absolutelyfreeze strawberries!
When using this method, frozen strawberries should stay fresh for about 10 to 12 months.
This method takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
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When picking or purchasing strawberries you intend to can, look for fresh, firm berries without blemishes.
Sugar vs. No Sugar
There are two ways to can strawberrieseither with or without sugar.
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Instructions
To can strawberries with sugar, follow the steps below.
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Youll need about three pounds of fresh strawberries to yield one quart of preserved berries.
Not sure what to do with preserved strawberries?
We suggest adding them tooatmealor a yogurt parfait or using them to top ice cream or cheesecake.
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You cant go wrong!
Don’t Squish Them
It pays to give your strawberries a little breathing room.
This makes it harder for microbes to spread from one berry to another.
Strawberries should be kept in the refrigerator for freshness.
The more moisture the strawberries are exposed to, the faster they will deteriorate.
The primary two reasons strawberries go bad quickly has to do with moisture and heat.
Strawberries do best in cold, dry environments.
