How To Store Strawberries

Name: How To Store Strawberries
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 pint strawberries
Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries

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Having fresh berries on hand is easy when you know how to store strawberries properly and we have found the best method!

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Method 1 (the best): Use a vented container and store for 3-7 days. Most strawberries purchased at the grocery store come in plastic clamshell containers which is a perfect storage option.
Method 2: Use an airtight container lined with a paper towel on the bottom and store for 3-7 days.
Method 3: Use an airtight container such as a glass jar or plastic container and store for 3-7 days.

Wash, dry completely, and hull them. Freeze the strawberries whole, halved, or sliced. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze.
Once solid, transfer them to Ziploc freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible – vacuum seal for best results. They can last up to 6-8 months, but for the best quality, it’s recommended to use them within 2-3 months.

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Ripe strawberries should be uniform red with a green stem and a sweet fragrance.
Strawberries should be plump and firm and free from mold and soft spots. Discard any berries in the container that have begun to spoil.
Pre-rinsing strawberries reduces their shelf life. Rinse only the amount of berries you plan to use right before preparing them to serve.
Unless you plan to use the strawberries within 1-2 days do not hull (remove the stem) or cut the strawberries. Storing the whole berries with the stems on allows them to last longer.
Ripe strawberries should be uniform red with a green stem and a sweet fragrance.
Strawberries should be plump and firm and free from mold and soft spots. Discard any berries in the container that have begun to spoil.
Pre-rinsing strawberries reduces their shelf life. Rinse only the amount of berries you plan to use right before preparing them to serve.
Unless you plan to use the strawberries within 1-2 days do not hull (remove the stem) or cut the strawberries. Storing the whole berries with the stems on allows them to last longer.