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How to Freeze Strawberries
Here's how to freeze strawberries, before the fresh ones you have on hand spoil. They make a great smoothie ingredient, and are also perfect for making jams and desserts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 36 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries to remove and dirt, and pat them dry with a towel. Slice the hulls (green leaves) off the top with a knife. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- You can freeze strawberries whole, or sliced in half. I like to slice them in half so that they will blend easier in smoothies later. Arrange the strawberries in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. (I arrange them cut-side down.)
- Place the pan of strawberries in a freezer to freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Once the strawberries are frozen solid, you can transfer them to an airtight storage bag or container with a lid. They will be individually frozen, rather than stuck in a big clump, so they will be easy to measure for recipes later!
- Frozen strawberries can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Possibly even longer, but they may start to lose their flavor.)
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Notes
- You can use this method for freezing any other berries, too! You won't need to cut raspberries or blueberries in half before freezing, so the process is even faster.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.