Best easy strawberry recipes (2024)

FAQs

How can I make my strawberries more flavorful? ›

And when we're facing down a clamshell of less-than, trucked-from-far-away fruit, or even farmers' market berries that aren't bursting with flavor, we have a simple trick that will make them taste almost as good. All you've got to do to rescue mediocre berries from their own mediocrity? Add a little sugar and salt!

Add-ins. While not necessary, you can add things like lemon juice, liqueur, and even vinegar (yes, vinegar!) to your berries for flavor. I've included a few of my favorites in the recipe notes. I know balsamic vinegar and pepper may seem an unlikely pairing to strawberries, but they truly taste amazing together!

The salt water revealed bugs much more quickly. I found dead little fruit flies in the water, and any bugs that were still alive were clinging to the fruit for dear life.

Where is the best place to store strawberries? Unless you plan to use the strawberries right away, it's best to store them in your refrigerator to preserve freshness. Unrefrigerated, berries will last only a few days; stored in the fridge, they could last up to a week.

Place your unwashed strawberries on top in a single layer, then cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally within seven days.

Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. Strawberries are full of fiber and vitamin C. Along with that, they also contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog's teeth as he or she eats them. Like all fruits, strawberries contain natural sugar, so offer them in moderation.

I highly recommend chopped mint, basil and lavender, which add surprising depth to a bowl of strawberries. Skip the rest of them, especially tarragon and sage, which clash completely with strawberry's bright flavors.

Balsamic Vinegar:

Basically, the vinegar (especially when nuanced with a little black pepper), steps into the background, making the strawberries even sweeter. Strawberries and balsamic vinegar also mix well in toasted bread, flatbread, scones and more. And let's not forget desserts—the role strawberries were born for.

Well, like some citrus fruits, strawberries actually have an inherent amount of tartness, and the pepper neutralizes that tartness, keeping any overly sweet elements to a minimum and, ultimately, making strawberry flavor shine. The theory even works for other acidic (or tart) fruits, like pineapple.

What two fruits make a strawberry? ›

A strawberry is actually a multiple fruit which consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle. The brownish or whitish specks, which are commonly considered seeds, are the true fruits, called achenes, and each of them surrounds a tiny seed.

Add a little black pepper to your strawberries: this enhances their natural flavour and adds a little spice for flavour without the need for sugar.

Basic method for freezing strawberries

Lay the prepared strawberries on a tray and put in the freezer and until solid. Once frozen, transfer to labelled resealable freezer bag, ensuring you remove any excess air before sealing. Frozen strawberries are best used within six months.

You can freeze whole, sliced or halved whatever suits you best. Place the washed, hulled and prepared berries on a flat tray making sure they don't touch each other and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Freeze.

Whether you like milkshakes, smoothies, or even strawberry milk, they're all great uses for the strawberries, and you don't even have to chop them up. You can also preserve the overripe strawberries for the drinks simply by freezing them solid and storing in a freezer bag or airtight container.

If you're pressed for time, simply storing the strawberries in their original container after discarding any that are on the brink of spoiling is a great option — but if you have extra time, soaking them in a vinegar-water solution and drying them afterwards is a great way to extend their shelf life.