How to Freeze Strawberries for Smoothies and Jam
Learn how to freeze strawberries at home to enjoy fresh berry smoothies all year long! Preserve your fresh strawberries for smoothies, desserts, jams, and more.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 6 cups ripe strawberries
Instructions
- Choose ripe strawberries. Line a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper.6 cups ripe strawberries
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water to get off any loose debris, then soak them in a large bowl of water with a splash of distilled vinegar for 5-10 minutes.
- Either leave the strawberries whole or slice them into halves or quarters. Sliced strawberries tend to blend more easily in smoothies and cook down faster when making jam.
- Spread the strawberries out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, then transfer the strawberry slices to a freezer bag or container and freeze overnight.
- When you're ready to make a smoothie, remove the strawberry slices from the freezer a few minutes before using them to let them soften a bit at room temperature.
- For best results, use strawberries within 3-6 months.
Notes
About half a cup of sliced strawberries is about 3-4 strawberries.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
