How to freeze strawberries for the winter in the freezer, and with maximum preservation of aroma, taste and vitamins, is a question facing many housewives in the short term of summer berries. Freezing options are different and are determined by the purpose of its further use. We freeze strawberries as whole berries, in pieces, mashed as a puree, with or without added sugar, and the specifics of the preparation are indicated in the recipes for this topic.
How to freeze whole strawberries for the winter
Freezing whole strawberries for the winter is not difficult, but it is important to prepare them correctly. Ripe and undamaged berries are selected for freezing. The housewife decides whether to add sugar or not, because strawberries lose some of their sweetness in the freezer. Whole berries are perfect for desserts, baked goods, you can simply eat them or make compote with jam.
- Strawberry 300 (grams)
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How to properly freeze strawberries for the winter in the freezer? Strawberries to be frozen should be weighed immediately. Transfer it to a separate bowl. -
Pour cold water over the berries and leave for a few minutes. Although the strawberries look clean, they need to be washed. -
Then place the strawberries in a colander to drain the water. -
Using a knife, carefully remove the sepals from each berry. -
Spread a paper towel on the countertop and spread the strawberries on it in a single layer. Be sure to remove excess moisture. -
Place the dried strawberries in a ziplock bag or container with a tight lid and place in the freezer. Happy preparations!
Mashed strawberries with sugar for the winter in the freezer
Mashed strawberries with sugar in the freezer for the winter will be an addition to any dessert or homemade cakes. A little sugar is added and the taste of the berries will not be cloying. In this recipe, you are asked to make the preparation more concentrated, which is important when the freezer volume is small.
Cooking time: 1 hour.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 0.5 kg.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries – 1 kg.
- Sugar – ½ tbsp.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Rinse the strawberries with cold water, remove the sepals and cut the berries into pieces.
Step 2. Place the sliced strawberries in a separate bowl and cover with sugar.
Step 3. Leave for at least half an hour so that the berry gives juice, which will make it denser, and we will freeze it.
Step 4. Then drain the strawberries in a colander. You can use the juice for other purposes.
Step 5. Using an immersion or stand blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
Step 6. Then pour this mass into small containers, covering them with film, or into shaped molds.
Step 7. Place the pureed strawberries in the freezer overnight. Then remove the molds and film.
Step 8. Place the frozen pureed strawberries with sugar compactly in bags, be sure to label them and put them in the freezer for storage until winter. Happy preparations!
How to freeze strawberries in plastic containers
Plastic containers are convenient for freezing whole strawberries, but if you simply rinse them, place them in a container and freeze, you will end up with a jelly-like, sour mass. This recipe offers you the option of freezing strawberries with powdered sugar.
Cooking time: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 kg.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries – 1 kg.
- Powdered sugar – 100 gr.
Cooking process:
Step 1. Immediately prepare the strawberries and powdered sugar according to the recipe proportions.
Step 2. Gently rinse the strawberries in cold water, remove the sepals and place in a plastic colander to drain. It is advisable that the strawberries do not come into contact with metal.
Step 3. Place the berries on two wooden or plastic cutting boards at a short distance from each other and leave for 1 hour, no more, otherwise the berries will release juice. During this time, the berries will dry out.
Step 4. Then transfer the strawberries and cover the boards with cling film. Re-place the berries on them and place in the freezer for 2 hours.
Step 5: Prepare small, clean plastic containers. Pour frozen strawberries into them and sprinkle with powdered sugar in layers. Close containers tightly. Place strawberries in plastic containers in the freezer for storage at an optimal temperature of -18°C. Strawberries will perfectly retain their aroma and taste throughout the year. Good luck and delicious preparations!
How to freeze strawberries in sugar syrup for the winter
A good option for freezing strawberries is to prepare them in sugar syrup, which allows you to perfectly preserve the taste and aroma of fresh berries, and you can store them for a long time. To do this, take small berries, or cut large ones into pieces.In this recipe, pour warm sugar syrup directly into containers, cool and place in the freezer.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Portions: 1.5 l.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries – 1.5 kg.
- Sugar – 1 tbsp.
- Water – 1 l.
Cooking process:
Step 1. First, dissolve sugar in boiled and slightly cooled water, according to the proportions of the recipe.
Step 2. Rinse the strawberries selected for this preparation with cold water and remove the sepals.
Step 3. Place the prepared strawberries in small plastic containers and fill with sugar syrup. Leave it until it cools completely.
Step 4. Close the cooled strawberries in sugar syrup in containers tightly with lids and place them in the freezer for storage. Happy preparations!
