Choose ripe strawberries. Do not use overripe, green or damaged strawberries.
Wash, remove the stem and any unripe or damaged portions.
How to freeze strawberries with no sugar.
Cut into 1/2 inch slices, leave whole, or small strawberries can be sliced in half lengthwise.
Lay out on parchment paper lined baking trays, in a single layer.
Place in freezer. When berries are frozen package for storage in freezer containers. (See notes for choices and tips)
If using rigid containers leave 1/2 inch headspace for expansion.
If using freezer bags squeeze as much air out as possible Label containers with content and date and return to freezer.
Freezing Strawberries with Sugar
Cut berries into desired pieces, crush slightly, or leave whole.
Add sugar; 3/4 cup to 1 quart berries. Or to taste.
Stir to mix in sugar.
Allow sugared berries to stand 30 minutes to develop some juices.
Package in freezer containers. (See notes for options and tips)
If using rigid containers leave 1 to 2 inches headspace for expansion.
If using freezer bags squeeze as much air out as possible.
Label containers with content and date and return to freezer.
Notes
NOTES:Container Options IncludeFreezer Bags - my preference!Rigid freezer containers - plastic with secure fitting lidsGlass jars - not really recommended… but possible. Using straight sided, wide mouth jars will have a lower risk of breaking. Expert TipThe faster strawberries freeze, the better the quality will be.Until your packages are frozen place them separately in the freezer.This will help them freeze faster.Especially don’t stack freezer bags.After the containers are frozen you can rearrange and stack them for better use of space.