russiantwins Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 My family was a bit too zealous and picked way more strawberries than we can use. We stayed up till 1am last night making a bunch of jam, and still have lots of sliced ones and even crushed ones in the refrigerator. Is there any other way to prepare/freeze these for later? I do not have a dehydrator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I was gifted with a ton of stawberries too and made strawberries and cream muffins for most of my neighbors. There's no way I could use all of the strawberries without making us all sick! I didn't freeze them, but I'm sure you could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiLeeStephens Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I have used this website for recipes, here is a link on freezing.... http://www.strawberry-recipes.com/freeze_strawberries.html Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Freeze and use in fruit smoothies, crisps, over angel food cake, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Cap them, put them on a cookie sheet. Freeze them and scrape them off with a spatula into freezer baggies. I do this all the time, and they make amazing slushies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 they make amazing slushies. and daiquiris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 We wash them, cut the cap off, throw them in sandwich bags in groups of 10, put them in freezer bags, then take them out one sandwich bag at a time to use in smoothies. Today's smoothies had pineapple juice, bananas, strawberries, and spinach. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I would just rinse them, let them dry, then freeze them in a freezer bag...You can use them in smoothies, I do it all the time... BTW, where did you go to pick?...I live in Jersey too :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russiantwins Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 I would just rinse them, let them dry, then freeze them in a freezer bag...You can use them in smoothies, I do it all the time... BTW, where did you go to pick?...I live in Jersey too :001_smile: We went to Russo's Orchard Farm in Central Jersey. There are some beautiful berries out there. Here is the link..https://www.facebook.com/RussosOrchardLaneFarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) I rinse them, cap them, and stand them up on a cookie sheet and freeze them that way. Then, when they're frozen, I put them in gallon freezer bags. They freeze individually that way and you can use just as much as you want. Edited May 26, 2012 by KrissiK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I mushed ones I would freeze in icecube trays and save for smoothies, or topping on pancakes etc. The slices ones I would serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of sugar for dessert, or make strawberry shortcake, serve topping angel foods cake, make a strawberry trifle, toss into oatmeal etc. We love strawberries as summertime desserts here. The slices you could also spread out on a cookie sheet with parchment paper and freeze and then seal in a ziploc for later use. Spreading them out keeps them all separate to use in desserts etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 We are from the east coast and went to Russo's a few years ago to pick blueberries -- it was amazing. DH still waxes nostalgic when he thinks about those berries. For strawberries, this year I have been following Cook's Illustrated's recommendation for keeping berries mold-free in the fridge, and it really works! Wash gently in a solution of 1:3 vinegar to water, rinse in a colander, dry gently (they recommend using a paper-towel-lined salad spinner, but I find that that is still too rough) and once berries are thoroughly dry, store in paper-towel-lined container in the fridge. A bit labor-intensive, but the berries really do stay fresh for much longer. We have gone strawberry picking twice this year and our CSA has been giving us lots of berries, and I'm so glad I found this trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I am jealous of all of you that can go berry picking already. Berry season out here doesn't start for at least another month, due to extended winter, then drought like conditions. Finally getting a good amount of rain so hopefully by the end of June we can start hitting the berry farms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Cap them, put them on a cookie sheet. Freeze them and scrape them off with a spatula into freezer baggies. I do this all the time, and they make amazing slushies. :iagree: We fill our freezer with frozen strawberries and eat them all year long! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 We went to Russo's Orchard Farm in Central Jersey. There are some beautiful berries out there. Here is the link..https://www.facebook.com/RussosOrchardLaneFarm Thanks, that's not too far from me so I will have to check it out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Strawberry syrup for pancakes, waffles or french toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 This is a family favorite recipe for strawberry pie: http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1937,154170-242198,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Dh brought a bunch of strawberry and blueberries home in the middle of last week. I froze some (washed, cookie sheet w/parchment, froze, containers). I made some strawberry puree (cooked a bit, blender). I removed much of the juice from the puree, cooked it down, and made strawberry syrup (you can add a little sugar but you don't have to). From some of the puree, syrup, and some chopped berries I made ice cream using the Jeni's Splendid ice cream base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Cap them, put them on a cookie sheet. Freeze them and scrape them off with a spatula into freezer baggies. I do this all the time, and they make amazing slushies. :iagree: I do this every year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I puree some and freeze in ice cube trays (then transfer to a zip bag) to use for smoothies and strawberry lemonade. I like my smoothies without ice, so I use the frozen strawberry puree instead. For lemonade*, I add 3 cubes to a gallon and it gives it a nice strawberry flavor and pinkish color. *2 cups sugar, 2 cups lemon juice, 3 cubes strawberry puree, water to make 1 gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 We make strawberry bread: http://reachtothemoonandback.blogspot.com/2011/05/fresh-homemade-strawberry-bread.html or mixed berry syrup: http://reachtothemoonandback.blogspot.com/2011/07/mixed-berry-syrup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I haven't tried this but I'm told they taste like candy . . . http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/dried-strawberries-ruscalleda/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 No ideas to save them, but I love a pinterest idea I found. Get a tub of the premade cheesecake filling and stuff the strawberries with it and dip in graham cracker crumbs. Yumm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Strawberries and Cream Scones My family has had these twice in the last two weeks because of our trip to the strawberry farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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