How to Freeze Whole Strawberries

There's nothing better then the taste of fresh strawberries. We eat them so many different ways, for breakfast, snacks, desserts and even in salads. Most people freeze their fresh picked strawberries by mashing them and adding sugar, but do you know that you can freeze fresh strawberries whole. It's really easy and by freezing strawberries whole you can enjoy them for 3 to 6 months on your breakfast cereal, as a snack, in dessert or even on a salad with no sugar added.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Strawberries
• Freezer bags or containers
• Knife or huller

1. 
   Fresh you pick strawberries

   During strawberry season go to the nearest you pick farm and pick your own strawberries. The best time is in the morning while the strawberries are still cool. Choose the strawberries that are fully ripened with no green or white tips. Be careful not to crush the strawberries and keep them out of the sun.

2. 
   Fresh strawberries

   When you get your strawberries home you will want to freeze them as soon as possible. Wash you strawberries in cool water and pat dry with a paper towel. Do not soak strawberries. Hull the strawberries with a small knife or huller.

3. 
   Whole strawberry to enjoy anytime

   Place strawberries on a cookie sheet in a single layer and place in the freezer until hard. When strawberries are frozen place them into clean freezer bags or containers. Now you can enjoy fresh whole strawberries anytime.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to make your container "Whole Strawberries" and date it too.
• Can be kept for 3 to 6 months in the freezer.
• Be careful hulling strawberries with a knife. A strawberry huller is inexpensive and much safer.

[askanna]

on 10/17/2009 Great idea for strawberries. Freezing them is great to do for the winter months. Super tips!

[donata]

on 9/26/2009 I love strawberries. I will definitely take your advice. Thanks for posting. 5* and a rec!

[esatchel]

on 9/15/2009 Helpful tips. i love to freeze my own fruits and vegetables, I just wish i had a bigger freezer! Thank you!

[maiden239]

on 9/5/2009 Excellent article! Great tips on freezing strawberries. I freeze a variety of fruit and use them in smoothies I make with my Vitamix. YUM! 5*

[edieness]

on 8/25/2009 Useful tips on how to freeze strawberries.