Here’s how to freeze strawberries! This trick preserves fresh berries, making them ready to use in smoothies, sauces, crisps, and more.
Got a bunch of ripe strawberries and don’t have time to use them? Here’s a great way to preserve them: throw them in the freezer! Freezing fresh strawberries is quick and easy, and it makes it simple to use this fruit later in all sorts of ways. Throw frozen berries into smoothies, sauces, crisps and crumbles! It’s a perfect trick for if you’re leaving town and want to save your berries. Here’s how to freeze strawberries, and a few recipes that are perfect for using them!
How to freeze strawberries
Freezing strawberries is fast and easy. Once you wash and slice the berries, you can throw them right into the freezer. The only trick? Freeze them on a tray first so they don’t freeze into a large block. Here’s how to freeze fresh strawberries:
- Wash and dry the strawberries.
- Core the berries and slice them in half. Place the berries on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 1 hour.
- Transfer to a sealable freezer-proof bag. Freeze for 6 to 8 months.
Ways to use frozen strawberries
Frozen strawberries are best in dishes where they are blended or cooked. Don’t try to use them in recipes where they’re used raw, because freezing collapses the texture of the berries and makes them release water. Here are a few great strawberry recipes that work with frozen berries:
- Smoothies: Try Perfect Strawberry Smoothie, Chocolate Strawberry, Strawberry Peach, Strawberry Pineapple, Strawberry Watermelon, Strawberry Blueberry, Strawberry Mango or Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
- Cocktails: Blend a Strawberry Daiquiri (or Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri).
- Sauces: Cook up Strawberry Sauce or Strawberry Compote.
- Syrup: Make Strawberry Syrup for drinks or to serve over ice cream.
- Crisps and crumbles: Bake a Classic Strawberry Crumble or Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp.
- Breakfast: Try Strawberry Waffles or Strawberry Oatmeal.
More freezing methods
Want to freeze more fruits and vegetables? Here are a few more methods for preserving fresh food for months:
- Learn How to Freeze Green Beans, How to Freeze Zucchini, How to Freeze Broccoli, How to Freeze Potatoes, or How to Freeze Corn
- Preserve end of season tomatoes with How to Freeze Tomatoes
- Extend the life of fruit with How to Freeze Peaches, How to Freeze Blueberries or How to Freeze Bananas
- Save an extra loaf with How to Freeze Bread
How to Freeze Strawberries
Here’s how to freeze strawberries! This trick preserves fresh berries, making them ready to use in smoothies, sauces, crisps, and more.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: N/A
- Category: Frozen
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries.
- Core the berries and slice them in half, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Freeze for 1 hour. Then transfer the berries to a freezer safe bag. Freeze for 6 to 8 months.
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