6 Innovative Ways To Preserve Strawberries Properly This Winter

By Devi Poojari

January 5, 2024

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The bright pink winter berries have an interesting tart-sweet taste that develop an interesting texture when preserved using different methods. Like vegetables or meat, strawberries change their flavours when treated with a number of other factors, making them delicious each time.

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FREEZING

Wash, pat dry and hull the strawberries before placing them in a freeze-safe container to use in smoothies or as fillings for dessert.

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JAM

One of the best ways to extend the shelf life of seasonal fruit is to reduce its moisture and add lots of sugar to make a spreadable preparation.

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PICKLING

Surprisingly delightful, pickled strawberries are tangy and can be used in salads or as a garnish for meats and cheeses.

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CANNING

Preserving strawberries in jars by coating them with sugar or in a syrup, ensures that they can be stored at room temperature for up to a year.

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DEHYDRATION

Slice strawberries thinly and dehydrate them in an oven at a low temperature until they dry and turn slightly leathery, to turn them into a sweet snack.

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FRUIT LEATHER

Puree strawberries and spread thinly on a baking sheet to dry in a low oven until it becomes a pliable, leathery sheet.

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