30 Strawberry Recipes That'll Make Your Life More Delicious (2024)

FAQs

How to make strawberries taste better? ›

Add a little sugar and salt! Wash your strawberries, cut them, and hit them with a pinch of salt and a couple good three-finger pinches of granulated sugar, give them a little tossy-toss, and watch them magically start to darken and get extra juicy.

Strawberries are packed full of natural antioxidants. The best way to really let the antioxidants sink in is by applying those right to your face with an easy to make face mask. Using fresh strawberries may help keep your complexion bright. For this face mask you should aim to use overripe strawberries.

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.

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.

Soaking strawberries in salt water will help dislodge any hidden dirt or bugs. (Gross, we know.) That said, it's normal for there to be some earthy residue on the berries, but if you're particularly concerned about bugs, give them a soak in salt water.

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.

Basil is the herb that works best with strawberries, its subtle clove-like notes enhancing the berries' flavour – if you haven't yet had a strawberry tart with a scoop of basil sorbet, you're missing out. Mint can also work too.

Another quick and easy option to rid strawberries of pesticides and bacteria is washing them with salt. This method will also draw out any fruit fly larvae, or tiny white worms, that may be hiding inside the berries.

In general, consider a daily serving size to equal about 1 cup or eight medium strawberries. Your best bet is to eat strawberries (or any fruit) in moderation. If you consume too many fruit sugars and fibers, you may get digestive symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, or gas.

Cut and discard the stems, then freeze whole or cut to desired size. 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.

What strawberries should I throw away? ›

A moldy strawberry should be thrown out. If you happen to accidentally eat a moldy strawberry, you'll know it because, usually, moldy strawberries will have an off flavor that is a bit sour and acidic and may remind you of blue cheese.

Strawberry fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and was used as a general health tonic to treat a variety of ailments. A tea made from strawberry leaves was also prescribed to stimulate the appetite and to clean teeth.

Always freeze strawberries that are at the peak of their freshness.

Toss them in sugar, honey, or maple syrup, along with a little fresh juice or alcohol (an herbal liqueur, like elderflower spirit, would be great). You don't need a lot to get the berries rocking; a quarter- to a half-cup of juice or booze, and about double the amount of sugar, is all you need.

Since strawberries will begin to rot after a few days on the counter, if you plan to make your berries last for longer, they need to be in the refrigerator. Once they are stored, they'll last anywhere from five to seven days. This will preserve their freshness and keep them firm.

It comes down to moisture… and mold. Berries tend to be quite porous, water-rich and delicately skinned, meaning they soak up excess moisture in their environment very easily. They also pretty much all carry mold spores, which grow rapidly when moisture is plentiful.