How to freeze wild strawberries for the winter properly >>> recipe with step-by-step photos

Freezing wild strawberries is quick and easy, requiring minimal time. This process is a great option when you're tired of jam and compote and want to preserve not only the berries but also their valuable vitamins. Sugar not only enhances the flavor of these wild fruits but also extends their shelf life.

Nutritional value per serving

43 kcal

Proteins: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.8 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 15 min
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

It's recommended to pick wild strawberries in the morning and not after rain. They contain less excess moisture and have a more concentrated flavor. It's not the easiest task, but you can always find people selling their harvest in small towns.

For freezing, it's recommended to select only firm, undamaged berries. They should be rinsed under running water to remove any soil and sand, and then the stems should be removed. To dry, place the berries on a napkin or towel.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

How to freeze wild strawberries correctly?

Ingredients

Servings

Strawberries

1 kg
Sugar

3 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the strawberries and sort them immediately to remove any excess or damaged berries, if you're harvesting them later rather than immediately. Remove any stems, twigs, or leaves that are stuck to the berries.

Step 2

Add sugar and stir gently until evenly distributed.

Step 3

Immediately place the wild strawberries in containers and shake them lightly so that they are distributed in an even layer.

Step 4

We close the containers with lids and leave them to freeze for several hours.

A similar video recipe: Freezing Wild Strawberries with Sugar for the Winter

The author offers two interesting strawberry preservation methods. These can be used to preserve not only wild strawberries but also other berries. This way, you'll get not only a healthy vitamin supplement with a long shelf life but also a delicious dessert.

I'd also add that it's best to remove the stems from the berries. If you puree the strawberries with the leaves on, the resulting puree can taste bitter. Not everyone likes that. So, take a little time to peel them.

How to choose a method for freezing strawberries?

When choosing a freezing method—sugar-coated, pureed, or whole—it's important to consider the berries' final intended use. For decorating desserts and fruit salads, shape and appearance are important. Therefore, they should be frozen on a board without sugar, spaced apart, and then placed in storage containers.

When appearance isn't important, you can blend wild strawberries with sugar, as in this recipe, or even puree them. You can add more or less sweetener, or substitute it with honey, cane sugar, or stevia.

How long can wild strawberries be stored?

The optimal temperature for freezing wild strawberries is considered to be between -18 and -23°C. Under these conditions, the berries will last approximately 8-12 months. At temperatures between 0 and -8°C, the shelf life will decrease to 4-6 months.

Similar recipes