Easy strawberry storage technique
I used to buy 3 baskets of fresh strawberries from the local farmers' market or a giant clamshell from Costco and just put the entire thing into the fridge. We'd try to enjoy them over a few days but by day 3 they've turned into little shrunken heads. So unappetizing! I asked our local farmers' market strawberry vendor for storage tips which I'll now share with you! :o)
Basically if you're going to put strawberries in the fridge, you want to keep the environment dry. First, don't wash the strawberries before storing. Or if you do, make sure they're completely dry before storing them using the technique below.
Place them in a container, alternating a paper towel between one single layer of berries. This paper towel/strawberry lasagna creates a dry environment (the paper towels soak up the excess moisture) to keep those strawberries plump. I've been able to store strawberries like this in the fridge for over a week! Enjoy!
Here's what the strawberries looked like after 1 week in the same container. They held up quite well, didn't they? I didn't do anything, didn't even change out the paper towels.
goddamn it ... i just learned something new today
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I hope you're able to enjoy those strawberries for longer!
DeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteI'm trying this technique for the first time this week. I've got about 6 layers of strawberries in a big glass container. If they last more than 5 days, I'll be doing it this way from now on.
Thanks!
Hi Gary,
DeleteFantastic! I hope they last a while. I've had spotty success with this technique and I'm not sure why it works sometimes and why it doesn't others. Good luck and please report back!
Let’s talk strawberries 🍓. They’re the ultimate snack—sweet, juicy, and perfect for everything from yogurt bowls to sneaky midnight fridge raids. But keeping them fresh? That’s where things can go sideways FAST. If you’ve ever reached into the fridge only to find a soggy, moldy mess, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and it’s tragic. 😭 So here’s how to *actually* store them and save yourself the heartbreak.
ReplyDelete1. Hold Off on the Wash!
I know, it’s tempting to rinse them all as soon as you get home. But resist! Washing strawberries before storing them is basically inviting mold to the party. Water = enemy. Save the rinse for right before you eat them.
2. Play Detective 🕵️♀️
When you get home, take a minute to sift through the berries. Any mushy or moldy ones? Yeah, they’ve got to go. It’s like spotting one bad apple in the bunch—if you leave it, the whole crew will go downhill.
3. Paper Towel Hack
Here’s the trick my grandma swore by: Line your storage container with a paper towel. Why? It soaks up the extra moisture, which is basically what makes strawberries go squishy. Lay them out in a single layer if you can—no smushing allowed!
4. Choose the Right Container 🥡
If they came in one of those breathable plastic cartons, leave them there (with your fancy paper towel addition). If not, a shallow container with a slightly open lid works wonders. Fresh air = happy berries.
5. Fridge It (But Not Too Cold) ❄️
Pop them in the fridge, but don’t stick them in the icy abyss at the back. Strawberries are delicate little divas—they need a chill spot, not a frozen tundra. The crisper drawer is usually a safe bet.
6. Freeze for Later
Okay, so you bought way too many (been there 🙋♀️). Here’s the game plan: Hull them (aka cut off those green tops), lay them out on a baking sheet so they freeze individually, and then transfer them to a freezer bag. Now you’ve got frozen berries for smoothies, desserts, or just snacking straight out of the bag like a rebel.
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