Even the plastic containers in which many grocery store strawberries are packed are a bad choice for refrigerator storage. Storing in paper towels.
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Gently stir the strawberries until the sugar melts.
Storing strawberries in the fridge. Place the strawberries on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet then freeze until solid at least 30 minutes. Then place the baking tray into the fridge to store the strawberries for several days. Transfer to a resealable freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
How to store strawberries. Remember strawberries are a soft delicate fruit and should be treated with care. The best way to store strawberries depends on when you plan to use them.
Colanders are perfect for strawberry storage allowing air to. Instead immediately pack strawberries loosely in an open container or wide pan lined with paper towels to help wick water away from the delicate berries. To keep them from going the other direction and getting too damp tuck a paper towel in the container of berries to absorb excess moisture.
Pour the strawberries in a freezer safe container and store. Hull the strawberries removing their stems and then place them face down on a baking tray so that the cut part of the strawberries is facing down. Store strawberries on a baking tray.
When storing strawberries in the fridge the goal is to prevent the strawberries from retaining any excess moisture and using paper towels is a good way to do this. Don t let the strawberries touch to make them last even longer. Stash berries in the fridge preferably in the crisper yes it s time to learn the right way to use your crisper drawer.
Line a shallow bowl or rimmed plate with several layers of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. The last thing you want is a basket of moldy berries soon after bringing them home. This drawer controls moisture so berries won t dry out.
Put the strawberries back in the pot or bowl and pour your sugar in. The mixture should be thick but not mushy. Dump any excess water.
Cut your strawberries in half and the remove stems.
