How to Freeze Strawberries
Learn how to freeze strawberries in 3 easy ways! We'll share the best strawberry freezing tips for storing berries with sugar, without sugar, and with syrup.
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HOW TO FREEZE STRAWBERRIES WITHOUT SUGAR (TRAY FREEZING)
- Wash, hull, and drain whole strawberries. You can use a strawberry huller to save time.
- Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 to 2 hours or until solid.
- Transfer the frozen strawberries to freezer-safe bags, removing as much air as possible.
- To enjoy the best flavor, eat frozen strawberries when they're only slightly thawed, as they tend to become mushy if fully thawed.
HOW TO FREEZE STRAWBERRIES WITH SUGAR
- Wash, hull, and drain the berries. You can freeze whole or sliced berries with sugar.
- Add 3/4 cup sugar to 1 1/3 pounds of strawberries.
- Stir until most of the sugar dissolves.
- Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to your freezer-safe containers with a 1-inch headspace for the syrup's expansion.
HOW TO FREEZE STRAWBERRIES WITH SYRUP
- Wash, hull, and drain the berries. Freeze them whole with syrup, or try slicing and crushing them to suit your needs.
- Place the fresh strawberries into your freezer-safe container.
- To make the syrup, dissolve 4 cups of sugar in 4 cups of lukewarm water. Chill the syrup and cover the berries with it. Don't forget to leave 1/2 to 1 inch of headspace during packaging!
HOW TO FREEZE MASHED STRAWBERRIES
- Wash, hull, and mash the strawberries. Feel free to add sugar to taste.
- Transfer the mashed strawberries into an ice cube tray.
- Transfer the frozen fruit cubes into your freezer-safe bags and seal.
Notes
- If you want to eat frozen berries like fresh berries, let them thaw just a little so they don’t turn mushy.
- For the best quality and fewer ice crystals, set your freezer to 0°F so the berries freeze faster.
- Make sure to flash-freeze the berries before storing to keep them from forming a single clump.