Because fresh strawberries are only available for a short time in summer. Learning how to freeze and store it properly will allow you to enjoy it all year round. There are various ways to store strawberries, depending on whether you are storing them for a few days or a few months. If you want to know how to store strawberries, follow these steps.
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Method 1 of 3: General Rules
Step 1. Do not wash the strawberries if you are going to store them in the refrigerator
Strawberries are like a sponge that absorbs all the water, and the more water it absorbs, the faster it will rot or go stale. If you wash your strawberries and store them in the refrigerator, they will rot more quickly, whichever method you use. If you are going to store it in the freezer, then you can wash it, but you must first remove the excess liquid or the strawberries will contain too much ice.
Step 2. Get rid of moldy strawberries as soon as possible
Mold spreads easily, so you should get rid of moldy strawberries as soon as possible. If you store strawberries with mold, the fungus will spread and the strawberries will rot quickly. One moldy strawberry can mold it all. You can try to avoid this problem by picking the freshest, lightest-colored strawberries you can find.
Place the strawberries on a clean surface and sort to find the moldy ones without touching the strawberries too often
Step 3. Store the strawberries at room temperature if you are going to eat them in the next few hours if you plan to use the strawberries for a recipe in a few hours, or if you are going to eat them as a snack in the evening, you can store them at room temperature to keep their fresh taste.
Step 4. Do not store strawberries in plastic containers
Although most strawberries sold in stores are wrapped in plastic containers, they are actually not very good for storing them. Tupperware is much more durable. The plastic container will block air from entering and the strawberries will rot faster.
Method 2 of 3: Store Strawberries in the Fridge
Step 1. Store the strawberries in an open Tupperware container
To store strawberries in Tupperware, simply remove them from their packaging and place them in a large, uncovered Tupperware container. Line the container with thick paper towels to absorb excess water from the strawberries. Don't fill it too full, but arrange it neatly in the container. You may need several containers for all the strawberries.
- Don't seal the container – let the strawberry air out instead of getting trapped under the lid.
- Place the open container in your refrigerator until you are ready to eat the strawberries.
Step 2. Store the strawberries in a Tupperware container with a lid
To store strawberries in a closed Tupperware container, cut off the stems and ends of the strawberries. Then place in a large Tupperware container, with the cut side down. Arrange them so they don't touch each other, in a row, this will make the strawberries last longer. Then cover the Tupperware container with a lid that says the date the strawberries were stored.
Place the container in the refrigerator and take it out when ready to eat
Step 3. Store the strawberries on a baking sheet
Cut the stems of the strawberries, and place them face down on the baking sheet, so the sliced strawberries are facing down. Don't let the strawberries touch each other to make them last longer. Then, place the pan in the refrigerator to store the strawberries for a few days.
Step 4. Store the strawberries in a colander
The strainer will allow the strawberries to breathe when stored. To store strawberries properly, remove them from the packaging and place them in a colander. Don't be stacked too full, give yourself room to breathe.
Place the strainer in the refrigerator and remove it when it's time to eat the strawberries
Method 3 of 3: Store Strawberries in the Freezer
Step 1. Store the strawberries in a baking dish
First place the fresh strawberries in a single layer on the baking sheet after the stems are removed. Then place the pan in the freezer for a few hours until the strawberries are completely frozen. After that, store the strawberries in a Tupperware container, and close the container. You can store strawberries in the freezer for up to six months.
You can store it in an airtight container, such as a jar
Step 2. Save the strawberries with simple syrup
For this method, make a simple syrup by mixing 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar. Make sure the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is cold before using. Then place the whole strawberries in a bowl and drizzle with cold syrup, to 1/3 of the syrup for each container.
- Close the container and freeze.
- When you are ready to eat the strawberries, thaw the jar in the refrigerator at room temperature.
Step 3. Save the strawberries with sugar
Cut the strawberries in half or slices and put them in a bowl. For every quarter of a strawberry, sprinkle cup of sugar on top. Stir the ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Then place the strawberries in the freezer container and seal tightly to freeze them.
Step 4. Store the strawberries in a sealed bag
To do this method. Wash and trim the ends of the strawberry stalks and cut each fruit in half. Place the strawberries in a bowl, and sprinkle the sugar on top (about 1 part sugar for every 6 parts strawberries). Stir to spread the sugar and wait 5-10 minutes for the strawberries to absorb the sugar. Then store in sealed plastic, and put in the freezer.
Step 5. Save the strawberries as ice cubes
For this method, wash and cut the ends of the strawberry stalks and place them in a blender with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Blend until smooth and pour strawberries into molds or ice cube racks. Place the ice cube rack in the freezer and enjoy the strawberries next time.
Tips
- Shop at the market or go to a strawberry farm. The opportunity to get strawberries with better quality will be greater in these places than in supermarkets.
- Add a teaspoon of sugar for each container when freezing the strawberries, if desired. This will make the strawberries sweeter and produce less syrup when thawing.
- Wash strawberries thoroughly when they are thawed and only when they are going to be used straight away.
Warning
- Frozen strawberries will retain their flavor and nutrition. However, it may not look very fresh after thawing. The strawberries will most likely be darker in color and will be softer than when you bought them. This is normal.
- You can't always judge the color of a strawberry by its color. While the strawberries will darken in color from the time they are picked, they will not keep getting sweeter.
