How to Freeze Strawberries

Freezing Strawberries

Two methods on how to freeze strawberries.

• Method 1: Using freezer bags with or without sugar.
• Method 2: See the bottom of the page for instructions on how to freeze strawberries in ice cube trays.

You will need: Strawberries freezer bags or other freezer container small knife sugar - optional ice cube trays blender lemon juice

First step of course is wash your strawberries. Simply rinse with cold water.
Next remove the tops. This can be done with a small knife. I like to use my strawberry corer. It slips the green stem out and takes less of the strawberry with it. Whatever works for you.
Slice the strawberries in half. The larger fruits could be quartered and the smaller fruit can be left whole. Your choice.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired. My ball blue book suggests 1 part sugar to 6 parts strawberries. I did about half this much and it was plenty! My suggestion is to lightly sugar them.
Gently stir to coat the strawberries evenly. Let sit until sugar dissolves. This takes five or ten minutes.   Place in freezer bags. Be sure to remove as much air as possible, seal and label. Freeze!

Strawberry Ice Cubes

Another fun way to freeze strawberries is in ice cube trays. Use these as ice in drinks for a cool summer treat. Add to your fruit smoothies.

Wash your strawberries. Remove tops and place in a blender. Add a tsp of lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Pour into ice cube trays. (do you know how hard it is to take a picture with one hand and pour strawberries into an ice cube tray with the other?)
Place in the freezer. The next day simply pop the strawberry cubes out and place in a freezer bag. These are ready for drinks or smoothies.
Another idea is to make healthy popsicles for your kids. After you have filled your trays and before they have frozen, cover with plastic wrap. Poke a popsicle stick through the wrap on each cube. Freeze and you have a nice cool treat that is healthy too.

Don't forget to label and date.

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