How to Freeze Strawberries
The easiest way to preserve fresh strawberries by freezing them.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 46kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Plastic Bags or Airtight container
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
Instructions
Wash & Prep the Strawberries
- Submerge the berries in a large pot of cold water with a splash of white vinegar. Allow them to sit in the liquid for about 5 minutes. Gently pour off the water and rinse well. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Remove the stem and slice each berry in half. Optionally, you can dice the strawberries or leave them whole,
Par-Freeze the Strawberries
- Lay the strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Set it in the freezer for 2 hours.
Transfer and Store in Freezer
- Remove the berries from the parchment paper and transfer to freezer bags or an air tight container.
- Squeeze out as much air as possible if using bags, and return to the freezer.
Notes
For best taste, use the berries within a year, per USDA.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
