How To Store Fresh Strawberries In Freezer

To keep them from going the other direction and getting too damp tuck a paper towel in the container of berries to absorb excess moisture.

How to store fresh strawberries in freezer. Stash berries in the fridge preferably in the crisperyes its time to learn the right way to use your crisper drawer. If you ate all the strawberries that you meant to use for a dinner party dessert no need to worry. Then transfer to a freezer bag. You can store these strawberries in the freezer for up to six months.

For each quart of berries add 12 cup sugar and gently stir until sugar is dissolved. Then place the sheet into the freezer for a few hours until the strawberries are completely frozen. After that just place the strawberries in a tupperware container and seal it. Place your strawberries on a parchment lined baking sheeting then put them in the freezer for at least two hours or until they are frozen solid.

Pack the strawberries loosely to prevent them forming one large mass. Leave the baking sheet with the strawberries in the freezer for 1 to 4 hours or until all of the strawberries are completely frozen solid. Once theyre solid place in freezer containers or bags. Try to remove as much air as possible by completely filling containers or pressing extra air out of bags before sealing to avoid freezer burn.

Strawberries canned or frozen in syrup keep some flavor but will be soft and are best used in baking or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal. This will keep your berries from sticking together. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 to 4 hours. Place the strawberries in freezer safe containers.

Store the strawberries once the berries are totally frozen through scoop them into silicone or plastic freezer bags. Try to place the baking sheet in the freezer so that it is level to keep the strawberries from sliding together. Pour the strawberries in a freezer safe container and store. Dry freezing strawberries will retain much of the flavor and some texture for up to six months and can be stored for as long as a year with some loss of quality.

Now that you know how to keep strawberries fresh try making a fruity smoothie or better yet a strawberry tart. To do this place rinsed dried and stemmed whole berries cut sides down on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. For sweetened strawberries halve or slice strawberries into a bowl. Freeze uncovered for six hours.

First place the fresh strawberries on a single layer on a cookie sheet after removing their stems. Freezer safe plastic zip lock bags are another option. Squeeze as much air as possible from the bags seal them tightly then place. Doing so will keep them from getting stuck together later on.

Your berries should last up to 12 months.