Learn how to freeze strawberries and preserve your fresh strawberries for smoothies, baked goods and other strawberry treats year round.
Why Freeze Strawberries?
Strawberry season is short, but freezing strawberries lets you enjoy their sweet, juicy flavor all year. Plus, it's a great way to support local farms and connect with your community.
Ingredients needed:
- Strawberries - 4 cups fresh strawberries (washed, dried, and hulled)
How to Freeze Strawberries
Follow these simple steps to freeze strawberries perfectly every time.
Pick Fresh Strawberries
Choose ripe, blemish-free strawberries from your local farm or farm stand.
Wash the Berries
Fill a clean sink with cool water and gently wash the strawberries. Let the dirt sink to the bottom.
Dry Thoroughly
Spread the strawberries on a clean kitchen towel and pat them dry.
Remove Stems
Use a small paring knife to hull the strawberries, cutting at a 45-degree angle to preserve as much fruit as possible.
Pre-Freeze
Place the strawberries cut-side down in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze Overnight
Freeze the strawberries for at least 12 hours or until completely solid.
Store
Transfer the frozen strawberries to an airtight container, removing as much air as possible.
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Frequently asked questions, answers and tips for freezing strawberries:
Pre-freezing prevents the berries from sticking together, so you can easily grab just what you need.
Yes! Washing before freezing ensures they're ready to use straight from the freezer.
Excess water can form ice crystals, making the strawberries mushy when thawed.
Be sure to towel dry the strawberries to remove as much as water as possible before freezing. Any leftover water will form ice and make the strawberries mushy and watery when they thaw.
Use a paring knife to cut under the stem at a 45-degree angle, removing the green top while preserving the fruit.
How to Freeze Strawberries (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)
Ingredients
- 4 Cups (576 g) Strawberries fresh, washed, dried
Method
- pick strawberries from your local farm, support a local farm stand by purchasing pre picked. The berries need to be fresh.
- I will wash strawberries in a clean sink filled with cool water. The dirt will sink to the bottom.
- dry the strawberries on a clean kitchen towel.
- Remove the stems and hull from the berries with a small sharp knife.
- Place the berries, cut stem side down in a single layer on a silcone sheet or parchment paper lined baking sheet pan.4 Cups (576 g) Strawberries
- freeze the strawberries overnight or until completely frozen through.
- store frozen strawberries in an airtight container, be sure to remove as much as air as possible.
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Nutrition Discolure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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