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How to Freeze Strawberries
Learn how to freeze fresh strawberries for later use all year long. Perfect for smoothies, strawberry syrup, and pies.
Prep Time
30 mins
Freezing Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries with cold water and drain using a colander.
- Transfer strawberries to a kitchen towel and spread out on the towel. Allow 15-20 minutes for them to air dry.
- Slice off the green tops and then slice the strawberries in half.
- Spread the strawberries in a single layer on a freezer safe rimmed baking tray.
- Freeze for 2-4 hours, being careful not to leave longer than 4 hours since they will get freezer burn.
- Transfer the frozen strawberries to freezer bags or freezer safe containers and seal. Return to the freezer and store for up to one year.
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Notes
- Tip: Cut the strawberries into uniform pieces for easier defrosting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
694mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
267mg
(297%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 267mg | 297% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.