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How to Store Strawberries to Keep Them Fresh [VIDEO]

Jessica Fisher · June 5, 2016 · 6 Comments

Wondering how to make the most of strawberry season? Use these simple strategies to store strawberries to keep them fresh.

How to Store Strawberries to Keep Them Fresh | Good Cheap Eats

Strawberries have always been my favorite berry. That’s probably because they are the only berry I remember eating as a child. I lived a sheltered life, apparently. I’ve since expanded my horizons to include raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, and olallieberries, but my heart has a special place for strawberries.

Years ago living in Santa Barbara and then Paso Robles, I discovered that you could buy strawberries in huge quantities for reasonable prices at the farmer’s market. Since I am quick to nab a deal, I did so. Sometimes, however, I found that I’d be disappointed by moldy berries.

Turns out I didn’t know how to store berries to keep them fresh or how to freeze them so they weren’t in one big clump.

How to Store Strawberries to Keep Them Fresh

Once I learned a few tricks about how to store strawberries, the road was wide open to stocking up on strawberries any time I found a sale.

In this week’s video, I demonstrate the best ways to store strawberries as well as the method I use to wash and freeze them.

Tools to Make this EASY:

  • plastic cutting board
    Ergo Chef paring knife
    stainless steel collander
    stainless steel bowl

Are you looking for great strawberry recipes?

  • Strawberry Oatcakes
  • Try Strawberry Salsa for a Fun Summer Twist
  • Strawberry and Chocolate Icebox Cakes
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Spinach Salad with Chicken and Strawberries
  • Strawberry Mango Smoothie with Banana
  • Chocolate Strawberry Scones
  • And don’t forget to just dip your strawberries in Chocolate Fondue!

Filed Under: Food Storage, Freezer Cooking

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  1. Michelle says

    June 6, 2016 at

    I saw the video and wanted to pass along a tip about coring berries that someone told me about. I use a sturdy
    straw like the ones at the fast food rest. I push the tip of the straw through the bottom of the berry and it takes out
    the core and the stem at the same time. If you have a large berry you may have to do twice. I then put the berries on a sheet like you do and freeze. Works like a charm and so much faster than a knife.

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 6, 2016 at

      Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    July 24, 2016 at

    These are some great tips. I’ve been using them for all of berries I have purchased this summer and it’s been perfect. Thank you

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      July 25, 2016 at

      Yay! So glad you are enjoying great berries this summer. Ours are all gone. 🙁

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    September 7, 2019 at

    When you freeze berries like this do they become mushy when they are thawed?

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      September 8, 2019 at

      Yes, thawing berries after freezing will always result in soft berries. Thawed berries are best used in smoothies or for cooking.

      Reply

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