Strawberry season means lots of pints of our favorite berry. Want to know how to keep them fresh? Follow along to find out the best trick on How to Store Fresh Picked Strawberries so they stay fresh for weeks.
Fresh Picked Strawberries
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Whether you went to the grocery store or farmer’s market and picked your own strawberries, you want them to always taste their best when you are ready to eat or cook with them.
Learn: How To Store Strawberries
Don’t Let This Happen To Your Berries
There is nothing worse than buying some gorgeous plump strawberries only to find them shriveled up in your refrigerator, soft, leathery, and maybe even moldy. This happens eventually, but by following this tip, learn how to keep your berries from going bad. It works like a charm!
Stop! Don’t Wash Your Strawberries
Wait! Don’t wash those berries yet. Washing strawberries when you are storing them will make them mushy, so wait and wash them when you are ready to eat them.
Get A Large Sealable Container
Find a large container that will hold your strawberries in a single layer. Put down a layer of paper towel, then add the berries.
Store In The Refrigerator
Next, cover the strawberries with more paper towels, seal the container and put it in the refrigerator for up to ten days.
The Condensation
The lid will form condensation on top while the strawberries are stored in the refrigerator; that’s why you cover them with paper towels. Wipe off the condensation whenever you take the berries out of the box, and change out the paper towels if needed.
Rinse When Ready To Use
When stored properly, strawberries will stay nice for over ten days. And, when you are ready to eat them, rinse them under cool water.
Make Strawberry Shortcakes
Make these easy, No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake with those beautiful ripe berries and top them with strawberry whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: more: No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes
Freeze Strawberries
If you have too many strawberries, freeze them for later to make smoothies and all types of desserts for later, like this strawberry gelee.
Learn How To: Freeze Strawberries
Make Strawberry Jam
Try making this super flavorful 3-ingredient Strawberry Jam with ripe berries. This simple recipe does not require canning and takes minutes to cook.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam
