How Do You Prepare And Freeze Strawberries?
The sweet taste and fragrance of fresh strawberries can be preserved by preparing and freezing strawberries correctly. There are five different ways to freeze the berries, and all of them will keep the berries safe to eat for up to a year. Regardless of which method is used, the berries must be washed in ice water first with the stems on. Take the stem and any leaves off after the berries are washed. The berries should be placed on paper towels and allowed to air dry before the freezing method is applied. Slice the strawberries and place them into a bowl. Sprinkle three-quarters cup of sugar over each quart of berries and mix gently. Mix until the sugar is dissolved and strawberry juice is generated. Fill the containers but leave one-half to three-quarter head space. Shake gently before packing. Crush the strawberries gently. Place the crushed berries in freezer containers or bags. Shake until the berries are packed tight and seal the containers. Slice the berries into large chunks and
