How to Freeze Strawberries
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Chill Time:
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
28 kcal
How to Freeze Strawberries
Description
Freezing strawberries starts with gently washing them under cool water to remove dirt without bruising the fruit. After cleaning, the hulls — the green leaves and tough white parts — are sliced off to leave the sweet flesh exposed. This step helps the berries freeze evenly and eases later use.
The prepared strawberries are then spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch. This prevents the berries from freezing stuck together, which can be inconvenient for portioning. Once frozen solid, they are transferred to airtight containers or freezer bags, with air squeezed out as much as possible to reduce freezer burn.
This straightforward method works regardless of the quantity of strawberries and helps keep their quality during freezing, making them convenient for use in smoothies, desserts, or cooking throughout the year.
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries gently with cool water.
- Slice the hulls (the green and tough white parts).
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet, and slide the sheet into the freezer.
- Once frozen, move the strawberries to freezer containers or bags, removing as much air as possible.
Notes
- Strawberries may be frozen whole or sliced depending on preference or intended use.
- This method is scalable for any quantity as long as you have enough freezer space.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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