Ingredients:
500 gr strawberries
3 tbsp sugar
Frozen Strawberry Recipe:
First, wash and remove the petioles from each strawberry. Then put them in a bowl and mash them well with a mashed potatoes. Add sugar and stir. Add some vanilla / juice or lemon / vodka zest if desired. Stir until smooth. Leave for about an hour and a half, then transfer to small containers and freeze.
Things to know (Q&A)
Should strawberries be washed before freezing them?
If you're stashing berries in the refrigerator to eat within a few days' time, hold off on washing them until just before you plan to use them . ... For freezing berries, go ahead and rinse them as soon as you get home—or as soon as you see them start to shrivel—in cool, running water.
Can strawberries be frozen raw?
Can you freeze strawberries ? Strawberries are one of the easiest and simplest fruits to freeze . Always try to use the freshest and firmest strawberries for the best result. They can be frozen whole, halved or quartered.
Do you wash berries before freezing?
Use fresh blueberries that are completely dry when you pop them in the freezer. Don't worry about rinsing the berries before you freeze them; simply place them, still in their original containers, in resealable plastic bags and store them on your freezer shelf.
Can you freeze strawberries and then thaw them?
If you are wondering, can you freeze strawberries and then thaw them ? The answer is yes. You can use them frozen but you can thaw them too. Place the container of strawberries you want to defrost into the refrigerator and leave them until they are thawed .
How do you defrost strawberries without making them soggy?
Prevent a mushy mess by freezing berries on a baking sheet in a single layer first. The exposure to the cold freezes them quickly. This prevents the formation of large ice crystals, which destroys cell walls and makes berries lose their structure and become soft when they thaw .
Do strawberries last longer in a Ziploc bag?
For longer lasting strawberries , the key to longevity is the freezer. Instead of washing your berries , freeze them on a covered baking sheet (wax paper or plastic wrap works) for a 3 to 4 hours. Take them out and then place them in a Ziploc bag for long-term storage.
Do frozen strawberries go mushy?
Prevent a mushy mess by freezing berries on a baking sheet in a single layer first. The exposure to the cold freezes them quickly. This prevents the formation of large ice crystals, which destroys cell walls and makes berries lose their structure and become soft when they thaw.
Do strawberries get mushy after freezing?
When they're frozen , the water expands. This ruptures the cell walls of the strawberries , so when they defrost, they can become soft and have trouble holding their shape.