How to Freeze Strawberries
Freezing strawberries can be a bit tricky since they contain so much moisture. Learn just how to freeze berries so they do not clump up or ice over in your freezer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 quart Freezer bag
Instructions
- Wash and core each berry removing any bad fruit and blemishes.
- Allow to air dry on a paper towel for about 20 minutes.
- Place onto a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Place into dated and labeled freezer bags being sure to remove all of the air before sealing.
- Freeze and use within 1 year.
Notes
The trick to freezing berries of any kind is to allow the berries to dry thoroughly before freezing. The water is what causes ice crystals to form when freezing so the more you can allow the berries to dry the better. With that being said you do not want your berries to sit out at room temperature for too long or your berries will continue to ripen. Your best bet is to do this quickly so you are freezing the freshest berries possible.