Difference between revisions of "Freeze Strawberries"
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| − | + | If you have ever wanted to enjoy the delicious taste of early summer well after the season has ended, try freezing some ripe strawberries. You can freeze strawberries whole on trays or in freezer-safe plastic containers, or you can freeze sliced strawberries sprinkled with sugar or simple syrup to help preserve them longer. While there are many methods, some enable you to keep the strawberries longer than others, so you should consider your needs carefully before proceeding. | |
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
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#**Wait until they are frozen, then remove from the cookie tray and place in strong sealable plastic food bags to store. | #**Wait until they are frozen, then remove from the cookie tray and place in strong sealable plastic food bags to store. | ||
#Use the strawberries within two months. | #Use the strawberries within two months. | ||
| − | === Dry Sugar Pack Method<ref>This method adapted from http://www.strawberry-recipes.com/freeze_strawberries.html</ref> === | + | === Dry Sugar Pack Method<ref name="rf17385">This method adapted from http://www.strawberry-recipes.com/freeze_strawberries.html</ref> === |
#Halve or slice the strawberries into a bowl. | #Halve or slice the strawberries into a bowl. | ||
#Sprinkle 1/2 a cup of sugar over each quart (946g) of strawberries. | #Sprinkle 1/2 a cup of sugar over each quart (946g) of strawberries. | ||
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# Using this method, strawberries can be frozen for up to 6 months, and will not break down into mush when they thaw. (Commercially, this is called Individually Quick Frozen.) | # Using this method, strawberries can be frozen for up to 6 months, and will not break down into mush when they thaw. (Commercially, this is called Individually Quick Frozen.) | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
