Helpful tips for choosing strawberries, plus simple storage solutions that will keep your produce fresh for as long as possible.
I love strawberry season! Although strawberries are usually available year round in grocery stores, there is nothing better than a fresh, sweet strawberry from a farmer’s market or farm stand.
Whether you use strawberries in baked goods, desserts or salads, or just enjoy them on their own, these tips will help you choose the best strawberries and keep them fresh as long as possible.
What should I look for when choosing strawberries?
Color: Strawberries don’t ripen once they’ve been picked, so look for bright red strawberries. Strawberries with too much yellow or green won’t taste as sweet. Fresh berries will also have fresh looking, green leaves.
Size Doesn’t Matter: Lot’s of things can affect the size of strawberries, from the type of berry to weather and growing conditions. Smaller strawberries are sometimes sweeter, but larger berries are delicious too.
How should I store strawberries?
Store strawberries in the refrigerator, unless you’ll be eating them that day. Leave the stems on as long as possible, and don’t wash berries until you’re ready to use them.
Strawberries are like little sponges–once you get them wet, they’ll get mushy and spoil fast.
Be sure to try these delicious recipes featuring strawberries.
More Delicious Strawberry Recipes
Sarah's Strawberry Pecan Goat Cheese Salad
This hearty salad feature fresh berries, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese, all tossed in a sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette.
Madeleine Strawberry Shortcakes
Made with store bought madeleine cookies, fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream, you won't find an easier recipe for strawberry shortcake!
Strawberry Butter
Sweetened butter is whipped with fresh strawberries to make this delicious spread for toast, muffins, pancakes and more!
Strawberries & Cream Cake
Chocolate covered strawberries are one of the easiest desserts to make, and with a few handy tips, they come out perfect every time.
Strawberry Cream Pie with Chocolate Drizzle
A sweetened cream cheese pie filling is topped with fresh sliced strawberries and finished off with a drizzle of chocolate.
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