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Video: How to Freeze Strawberries, 3 Ways Including 1 Lazy Way

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You can also use a straw to remove the stem. To do this, place the straw at the small, pointed end of the strawberry. Push the straw through the strawberries until the stem is pushed away from the other end.
Repeat until all the strawberries have no stalks left.

Cut the strawberries in half or quarter if you want frozen strawberries in a smaller size. If you are going to use frozen strawberries in a recipe that requires sliced strawberries or if you prefer pre-cut strawberries, use a strawberry knife of your choice of size.

If you want to freeze whole strawberries, skip this step.

Place the frozen strawberries in the usable plastic freezer bag. Once the strawberries in the tray have hardened, remove the strawberries from the freezer. The next thing is to quickly put the strawberries in a plastic bag so that the strawberries don't thaw. Close the top of the bag and store the strawberries in the freezer until needed.

Note the dates on the strawberry bag so you know the expiry date of the frozen strawberries.

Wash the strawberries with cold water. Before you put the stalks and cut the strawberries into thin slices, put the strawberries in a basket and wash under cold running water to remove any pesticides, chemicals, or dirt. Make sure the water drains out of the basket and the strawberries won't stay wet for too long or the strawberries will lose their smell.

If you are using organic strawberries, you should also rinse them lightly to make them cleaner.

Remove the stalk of the strawberry with a knife or straw. To remove the stalk with a knife, use a sharp-pointed knife to make a circle around the stem (the leaf stem above) the strawberry.Skew the tip of the knife into the strawberry while you work, then use your fingers to grasp the leaf and pull the stem out. If you want to remove the stem with a straw, place the straw on the small, pointed end of the strawberry, then push the straw through the strawberry until the stem is pushed away from the other end.

Repeat with the knife or straw until all the strawberries are stalked.

Cut or crush strawberries in a bowl. Once the strawberries have been washed and stalked, you can use a knife to cut them in half, quarter or thin. If you want the strawberry to have a jam-like texture, put the strawberries in a bowl and use a wooden spoon or potato mash to mash the strawberries.

You can also use whole strawberries, but they won't absorb as much sugar as when sliced or mashed.
You should mash the strawberries if you want to freeze them and use them as a jam or topping.

Sprinkle white sugar on the mulberry. Scoop the strawberries into a large bowl with a cup and count the cups. Next, sprinkle about ½ cup white sugar for every 4 cups strawberries. You can also increase or decrease the amount of sugar depending on your taste.

Although white granulated sugar is more commonly used, you can also use brown sugar or a sugar substitute like Splenda or sweetener sugar at this step.

Mix the strawberries for 1-2 minutes until the sugar is almost no sugar. Use a large spoon to mix the strawberries with sugar. Continue mixing for about 1-2 minutes until the sugar sticks to the strawberries. While you mix the sugar to stick to the strawberries, the strawberries also begin to absorb the sugar, so the seeds are barely visible.

Cook sugar broth using sugar and water. To make home-made sugars, simply add equal proportions of water and white sugar in a small pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally using a spoon or whisk. Next, lift the pot from the stove and wait for the sugar water to drop to room temperature.

To know how much sugar to drink, you need to measure strawberries. For every 2 cups of strawberries, you will need ½ cup (120ml) of sugar water. So if you have 8 cups of strawberries, you need 2 cups (470 ml) of sugar water.
Pre-prepared sugars can be refrigerated for up to several weeks.

Remove the stalk of the strawberry with a knife or straw. To remove the stalk with a knife, use a sharp-pointed knife to make a circle around the stem (the leaf stem above) the strawberry. Skew the tip of the knife into the strawberry while you work, then use your fingers to grasp the leaf and pull the stem out. If you want to remove the stem with a straw, place the straw on the small, pointed end of the strawberry, then push the straw through the strawberry until the stem is pushed away from the other end.

Repeat with the knife or straw until all the strawberries are stalked.

Cut or crush strawberries (optional). Once the strawberries have been washed and stalked, you can use a knife to cut them in half, quarter or thin. If you want the strawberry to have a jam-like texture, put the strawberries in a bowl and use a wooden spoon or potato mash to mash the strawberries.

If you want to freeze whole strawberries, you can skip this step.
Crushing strawberries in a bowl is a good option if you want to use strawberries to make a cocktail.

Place the strawberries in an usable box in the freezer with a lid. Once the strawberries have been sliced, mashed, or left whole, use a strawberry scoop into a large freezer box. If you don't have a large box or you want multiple servings of strawberries, divide the strawberries into several small boxes. Remember to count the number of strawberries you add to each box.

Sprinkle cold sugar water on the strawberries. Take the sugar water out of the refrigerator. Next, measure ½ cup of sugar water for every 2 cups of strawberries until the box is full. Strawberries must be submerged in sugar water.

Continue adding sugar water until all the strawberries are submerged in the sugar water.

Add a fragrance essence for a more appealing strawberry flavor (optional). To add a mild flavor to strawberries, simply use 1 teaspoon of your choice of extracts, such as orange or vanilla peels, for every 2 cups of strawberries soaked in sugar water. Strawberries absorb essence during freezing, so they will create a unique and attractive taste when enjoyed.

You can also add other spices if you like. Both cinnamon powder or cardamom are suitable for strawberries frozen in sugar water.

Store the strawberries in the freezer for up to 6 months. When the box is full and you've added your favorite flavor, tightly close the lid. Place the box of sugar-soaked strawberries in the freezer to use them gradually.

Storing strawberries in sugar water helps strawberries retain color and shape and absorbs the sweetness from the sugar water.
When you want to use strawberries frozen in sugar water, just put the box of strawberries on the counter at room temperature for about 4 hours to thaw.

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Another simple and quicker way to freeze some strawberries is to make strawberry ice cubes and add them to drinks.
Although you can freeze strawberries with their whole stalks frozen, it can be difficult to remove the stalks once the strawberries are frozen. If you decide not to remove the stem first, you need to thaw the strawberries for 2 to 4 hours, and then use a sharp knife to cut the stem.