Since fresh strawberries are only available for a short time during the summer, learning how to freeze and store them properly allows you to enjoy them all year long.Depending on when you want to store strawberries, you can either store them for a few days or months.Follow these steps if you want to know how to store strawberries.
Step 1: If you're storing strawberries in the fridge, don't wash them.
The more water strawberries absorb, the quicker they'll spoil.If you wash the strawberries and put them in the fridge, they'll last longer.You can wash them if you want to keep them in the freezer, but make sure to get rid of excess water or they will get too cold.
Step 2: Remove any rotten strawberries.
As soon as you buy strawberries, you should remove any mold.The mold will spread if you store the strawberries with the moldy ones.The whole batches can be ruined by one bad strawberry.Pick the best strawberries you can find at the store to avoid this problem.If you want to find the moldy strawberries, place the strawberries on a clean surface.Don't touch them too much.
Step 3: If you want to eat the strawberries in a few hours, store them at room temperature.
If you're planning to use the strawberries for a recipe in a few hours, or if you know you will be eating them as a snack by the evening, you can store them at room temperature to retain their fresh taste.
Step 4: Don't put the strawberries in plastic containers.
strawberries aren't ideal for storage because they are packaged in these containers.It is more durable than Tupperware.The plastic containers will cause the strawberries to spoil faster.
Step 5: The strawberries should be stored in an open container.
Remove strawberries from their original container and place them in a large open Tupperware container.The container should be lined with paper towels to absorb any excess strawberries.Leave room for the strawberries to fit in the container.You might need to use more than one container for the strawberries.Instead of being trapped under a lid, let the strawberries air out.When you're ready to eat the strawberries, put the open container in the refrigerator.
Step 6: The strawberries should be stored in a sealed Tupperware container.
You can store the strawberries in a closed Tupperware container by hulling them.Put them in a big Tupperware container with the cut-side down.Line them up so that they don't touch each other.The container should be sealed with a lid and marked with the date it was stored.When you're ready to eat the strawberries, put the container in the fridge.
Step 7: Store strawberries in a container.
Remove the stems from the strawberries and place them on a baking tray with the cut part facing down.Don't let the strawberries touch each other.The strawberries will be kept in the fridge for several days.
Step 8: You can store strawberries in a strainer.
While strawberries are being stored, a colander will allow them to breathe.Remove the strawberries from their containers and place them in a strainer.Pack them in a way that doesn't put them together too tightly.Allow them to breathe.When it's time to eat the strawberries, put the colander in the fridge.
Step 9: Use the cookie-sheet method to store strawberries.
After removing the stems, place the strawberries on a cookie sheet.Place the sheet in the freezer for a few hours until the strawberries are completely frozen.Place the strawberries in a Tupperware container.You can keep these strawberries in the freezer for up to six months.You can store them in a jar.
Step 10: Simple syrup can be used to store the strawberries.
Simply combine 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar to make simple syrup.Before you use it, make sure the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is chilled.Put your whole berries in containers and cover them with cold syrup, using 1/3 cups of syrup for each container.The containers should be sealed and frozen.When you're ready to eat the strawberries, thaw the jars in the fridge or room temperature.
Step 11: The strawberries should be stored with sugar.
Place the strawberries in a bowl.Sprinkle 1/2 cup of sugar over each quart of berries.When the sugar is dissolved, stir the ingredients together.Pack the strawberries into a freezer container and seal it.
Step 12: The strawberries should be stored in a zip-lock bag.
Simply wash and hull the strawberries and slice them in half.Put the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle some sugar on them.The strawberries will absorb the sugar if you spread it out a bit.Place them in a zip-lock bag and put it in the freezer.
Step 13: The strawberries can be kept as ice cubes.
If you want to do this, simply wash and hull your strawberries and put them in a blender with lemon juice.Pour the strawberries into ice cube trays after you blend them.Place the trays in the freezer so you can enjoy them later.