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QuestionDo I have to put sugar on strawberries in order to freeze them properly?Community AnswerNo, strawberries are fine frozen as they are.
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QuestionI cut my strawberries up and put sugar on them then mashed them up to make them juicy and refrigerated them overnight. Can I freeze them this way?Community AnswerYes. They are great as a topping for ice cream or for adding to smoothies.
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QuestionWill thawed out frozen strawberries be fine for making jam?Community AnswerThey will be great for making jam. Add some sugar and ascorbic acid to them prior to freezing.
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QuestionCan I vacuum-seal strawberries after cleaning them, and freeze them whole?Community AnswerPut the berries on a tray or in a bowl and freeze them before vacuum-sealing to prevent them being squashed. This simple procedure can be done when vacuum-sealing just about anything, from fruits and vegetables to meat.
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QuestionHow long does it take to freeze strawberries?Community AnswerA few hours to overnight, depending on your freezer.
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QuestionCan I puree the strawberries, mix with yogurt and then freeze this? If so, how long will it freeze for?Community AnswerI do this all the time with various fruits and yogurt, to use for smoothies. You always want to use your freshly-frozen fruits as soon as you are able to in order to get the best flavor and color. It also depends upon the type of freezer you have. Frost-free freezers tend to pull fluid from frozen ingredients, which definitely affects their flavors. You can check with the company that made your freezer for specifics on that. You may have to do some experimenting with your freezer in regard to the length of time frozen fruit tastes best. I would eat them within a couple of months.
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QuestionHow many years can I keep strawberries in the freezer?Community AnswerYou cannot keep the strawberries for years. The longest the strawberries can go is 6 months.
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QuestionHow do I freeze strawberries for a snack on a long flight?Community AnswerRemove the stems, halve or slice them if you like, then freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid. Store in an airtight container or ziptop freezer bag. You could also bring fresh strawberries on a plane as long as your flight isn't international.
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QuestionCan I cook them, leave to cool, then freeze in plastic bags?Jim MooneyCommunity AnswerYes, you can. Letting them cool on the counter for an hour or so and then cooling further in the refrigerator is definitely better than putting hot food in the freezer.
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QuestionDo strawberries have to be washed before being frozen?Community AnswerIf you grow the strawberries yourself, or they are from a local grower who does not spray his berries or have large amounts of dust and dirt in the air, it is not necessary to wash the berries. They retain their flavor better. I have been doing this for years with good results.
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QuestionCan I freeze strawberries whole without hulling them?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionCan I put strawberries in the freezer unwashed and stems on, and wash them when I use them?Jim MooneyCommunity AnswerTheoretically you could do that, but bear in mind when frozen strawberries are thawed they will be much softer than fresh, sometimes even mushy. They will be much easier to hull (take the stems off) and slice before freezing.
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QuestionCan I cook strawberries and then freeze them to use for smoothies?Jim MooneyCommunity AnswerYou can certainly cook, cool and freeze strawberries and use them in smoothies, but I think you'll find that just the freezing and thawing process will soften the berries more than enough for your blender to make smoothies. I think you'll find they taste fresher, too.
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QuestionWhich temperature is suitable for strawberry jam in a freezer?Community AnswerThe FDA recommends setting your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, which is -18 degrees Celsius.
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QuestionCan I put Splenda on strawberries before I freeze them?Rita JaneyCommunity AnswerYes, however you will not get the juice from the strawberries as you would get with sugar.
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