You can also enjoy the juicy and healthy berry in the cold season if you freeze strawberries in the refrigerator for the winter. Even those who do not like to cook and do not want to spend a lot of time on it can quite master this recipe.
Instructions
Step 1
It is recommended to freeze strawberries for the winter in the refrigerator when they are still fresh, that is, no later than a few hours after they were picked from the garden. Only in this case will it avoid excessive heat treatment and retain all the nutrients and vitamins. Rinse the strawberries thoroughly, remove the leaves and place the berries to dry on a clean napkin or oilcloth. After that, you can proceed to one of several procurement methods.
Step 2
The easiest way to freeze strawberries in the refrigerator is by spreading them out proportionally in clean plastic containers or plastic bags and placing them in the freezer. However, this method has its drawbacks. As a rule, whole berries stick together and, after defrosting, take on the appearance of a solid mass, which is not very convenient to use. In addition, strawberries lose their original taste and aroma faster this way.
Step 3
Try to pre-sugar the strawberries, mash them slightly, and then pack them in bags and freeze them. After defrosting, you will get a convenient option for ready-made cake filling or a base for instant fruit drinks. If the berry is placed in plastic containers, sugared and tamped, you get beautiful briquettes that can be cut and served as a dessert or an addition to hot and cold drinks.
Step 4
Before freezing strawberries for the winter in the refrigerator, cut each berry into 2-4 pieces and arrange in ice cube trays with added sugar. As a result, you will get a beautiful, tasty and cooling addition to dairy, alcoholic and other drinks.
Step 5
You can freeze strawberries for the winter as a base for a healthy drink. First, prepare a syrup from 0.5 liters of water with the same amount of strawberries, 300 grams of sugar, a tablespoon of lemon juice, or 5 grams of citric acid. Place fresh, whole strawberries in containers, top with chilled syrup and place in freezer. Put the frozen mass in glasses and let it defrost, then stir. You will get a delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie.
