How to Freeze Strawberries

Freezing strawberries is an easy way to preserve your excess for a later time. They won't be exactly as they are when they are freshly picked. They'll be a bit soft and maybe darker after you thaw them. They're great to use in smoothies and other recipes calling for frozen strawberries.

Here are the simple steps:

Step 1. Wash your strawberries thoroughly and trim any stems. If you rinse the berries in a bowl remember not to let them soak too long. Soaking strawberries for an extended time will rob them of the great nutrients.





Step 2. Line the strawberries on a parchment lined baking pan or just the baking pan as pictured above. Be sure that they are not touching. Put them in the refrigerator for one hour.





Step 3. Remove your strawberries from the refrigerator and place them directly into the freezer. Leave them in over night.







Step 4. Once the strawberries have been in over night remove them and promptly divide them into freezer bags and place them back into the freezer. You'll be able to enjoy them for up to one year.




We've frozen four bags so far and are excited to be putting some great organic strawberries away for this winter.