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    Freezing Strawberries

    Posted on June 17, 2021 By Beth Neels

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    Learn how to freeze strawberries 3 easy ways. Preserve that fresh taste of Spring to use in your recipes all year long.

    Side view of fresh strawberries in vintage baskets.

    Strawberries are the quintessential beginning of Spring in upstate NY. We have crappy winters. I’m just putting that out there. When I was younger I enjoyed a few winter sports but since we moved up here it just windy and brutal from November to March.

    So when the strawberries are in season I stock them up and load up the freezer and the pantry with all forms of delicious strawberry treats.

    How do I get all of this done in such a short period of time? I freeze a boatload of them. From frozen I can make jams, jellies, pie fillings, you name it, all year long. It’s a blessing to turn on my canning pot in January. It’s a great way to warm up the house and it also humidifies the dry air for a short period.

    Freezing strawberries is an incredibly easy project. I freeze them three different ways. That way I can utilize each type in different recipes with less work.

    Note: for best flavor use the freshest berries that you can.

    Whole frozen strawberries in freezer bag with fresh berries on board.

    To sweeten or not to sweeten

    If you would like to sweeten your berries that will work too. Use raw sugar, white sugar, or artificial sweetener.

    Be aware that sweetened berries have more mushiness than unsweetened berries, so they will lend themselves better to recipes where you don’t care about the texture of the berry.

    What you need

    • parchment paper
    • fresh strawberries
    • rimmed baking sheet
    Equipment needed to freeze strawberries. Parchment, baking sheet, strawberries.

    Freezing whole strawberries

    Freezing them whole is the least work of the three methods.

    1. Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end and stems off of the berry.
    2. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Place hulled berries on parchment, in a single layer. Don’t let them touch.
    3. Once frozen, pick up parchment on both long sides and fold in half to move berries to the middle for easy pouring.
    4. Pour them into a freezer bag or container and seal. Then get them back into the freezer as fast as you can. That way the berries will be separated and you can grab how ever many you need for your recipe.
    Step by step photographs of the process for freezing whole strawberries . See details in recipe below.

    How to use whole frozen strawberries

    • jams and jellies
    • pie filling
    • smoothies
    • frozen drinks, like daiquiris and margaritas
    • milkshakes
    • strawberry juice
    One bag filled with sliced frozen strawberries

    Freezing sliced strawberries

    1. Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end off of the berry.
    2. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Slice hulled berries. Place on parchment. Don’t let them touch.
    3. Once frozen, pick up parchment on both long sides and fold in half to move berries to the middle for easy pouring.
    4. Pour them into a freezer bag or container and get them back into the freezer as fast as you can. That way the berries will be separated and you can grab how ever many you need for your recipe.
    Step by step photographs of the process for freezing sliced strawberries . See details in recipe below.

    Uses for sliced berries

    Sliced berries are easier to use in certain applications. Like when you process in a blender or food processor.

    • jams and jellies
    • desserts and dessert sauces
    • savory dishes like these Strawberry infused scallops
    • pie filling
    • smoothies
    • frozen drinks, like daiquiris and margaritas
    • strawberry juice
    • muffins
    • fruit crisps
    • cheesecake
    • pancakes
    • oatmeal
    Bag of strawberry puree.

    Freezing purée / juice

    Juicing the berries is a bit more work in the fact that you have to wash the processor but will save you time when making your recipes.

    1. Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end off of the berry.
    2. Add berries to food processer.
    3. Blend until all chunks are removed. If you would like seedless juice, strain through a fine mesh sieve. Add cheesecloth, if you don’t have a sieve that is very fine mesh.
    4. Pour the purée, with the aid of your canning funnel into freezer bags.
    5. It’s a good idea to measure the purée so that you can take out the proper quantity for your recipe.
    Step by step photographs of the process for freezing strawberry puree. See details in recipe below.

    Uses for purée / juice

    • pie filling – use the juice instead of water for your pie filling to make it extra berry tasting.
    • smoothies
    • frozen drinks, like daiquiris and margaritas
    • jams and jellies – use the juice instead of water in your jam.
    • ice cream
    • strawberry syrup / strawberry sauce

    How long will they last frozen?

    Frozen berries will last about a year in your freezer. Make sure you remove as much air from the bags as you can. A vacuum packer is great to use for these berries.

    It is best to use the older ones up before freezing any more the next season.

    Thawing berries

    For some recipes, you may want to thaw them. For other recipes, they can be used frozen. To thaw, place the bag in a bowl to collect juices and thaw in the refrigerator.

    Recipes for using frozen berries

    • strawberry jam
    • strawberry rose cocktail
    • strawberry pie filling

    More recipes to freeze fruits and vegetables

    • peaches
    • rhubarb
    • strawberries
    • tomatoes
    Two quarts of fresh strawberries in antique baskets.

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    One quart of whole fresh strawberries.

    Freezing Strawberries – 3 easy ways

    Learn how to freeze strawberries 3 easy ways. Preserve that fresh taste of Spring to use in your recipes all year long.
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    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: how to
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Freezing time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $6

    Ingredients

    • 1 quart fresh strawberries

    Instructions

    To freeze strawberries whole

    • Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end off of the berry.
      1 quart fresh strawberries
    • Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Place hulled berries on parchment. Don’t let them touch.
    • Once frozen, pick up parchment on both long sides and fold in half to move berries to the middle for easy pouring.
    • Label and date bags. Pour them into a freezer bag or container and get them back into the freezer as fast as you can. That way the berries will be separated and you can grab how ever many you need for your recipe.

    To freeze sliced berries

    • Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end off of the berry.
    • Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Slice hulled berries. Place on parchment. Don’t let them touch.
    • Once frozen, pick up parchment on both long sides and fold in half to move berries to the middle for easy pouring.
    • Label and date bags. Pour them into a freezer bag or container and get them back into the freezer as fast as you can. That way the berries will be separated and you can grab how ever many you need for your recipe.

    To freeze purée or juice

    • Place berries in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Using a small paring knife, cut the hull end off of the berry.
    • Add berries to food processer.
    • Blend until all chunks are removed. If you would like seedless juice, strain through a fine mesh sieve. Add cheesecloth, if you don’t have a sieve that is very fine mesh.
    • Label and date your bags. Pour the purée, with the aid of your canning funnel into freezer bags.
    • It’s a good idea to measure the purée so that you can take out the proper quantity for your recipe.
    Food Processor
    For freezing; freezer bags
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    Notes

    Frozen berries will last about a year in your freezer. It is best to use them up before freezing any more the next season.

     

    USES FOR FROZEN BERRIES

    • pie filling – use the juice instead of water for your pie filling to make it extra berry tasting.
    • smoothies
    • frozen drinks, like daiquiris and margaritas
    • jams and jellies
    • desserts
    • savory dishes like these Strawberry infused scallops

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tara

      June 25, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh how perfect to prepare for winter! I love that you included different ways to store the strawberries. I need to do better about having smoothies in winter and this is definitely the push I need.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 27, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        It’s incredibly easy Tara. Not reason not to do it!

        Reply
    2. Andrea

      June 25, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is awesome. Now I can have my strawberry smoothies year round.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 27, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        That’s definitely key. Get that vitamin C every day! Thanks Andrea!

        Reply
    3. Jenn

      June 25, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you! I ended up with a boat load of strawberries from our morning picking, and I was wondering how to freeze them. I especially love your tips for freezing puree. That’s genius!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 27, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Jenn. I’m glad the article was helpful!

        Reply
    4. Jacque Hastert

      June 25, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea freezing strawberries was possible! I can’t wait to go grab some in bulk and freeze them on my own!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        It’s the best way to preserve them! Thanks Jacque! Glad to be of assistance.

        Reply
    5. Alisha Rodrigues

      June 25, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love this guide, was totally worth a read. Freezing strawberries can’t get easier now

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        June 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks so much Alisha. I’m glad the article is useful!

        Reply

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