Learn how to freeze strawberries effectively. Follow this step-by-step guide to washing, hulling, and freezing strawberries for long-lasting freshness.
Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
Remove excess moisture.
Remove the hulls from each strawberry by pinching out the little green stem. You can use a knife or one of those gadgets to facilitate this process. It is important to remove the hulls after you have rinsed the strawberries otherwise you risk getting soggy strawberries.
Place the strawberries on a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet of strawberries in your freezer for about 2-3 hours.
Transfer the individual partially frozen strawberries in resealable freezer bags.
Use a straw or a sealer to remove as much as the air as possible as this will reduce the formation of ice crystals.
Properly label your bags by indicating the date and place your bag in the freezer.