How to Freeze Strawberries

Step 1

Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse under cold running water.

Step 2

Remove excess moisture.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place the strawberries on a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet of strawberries in your freezer for about 2-3 hours.

Step 6

Transfer the individual partially frozen strawberries in resealable freezer bags.

Step 7

Use a straw or a sealer to remove as much as the air as possible as this will reduce the formation of ice crystals.

Step 8

Properly label your bags by indicating the date and place your bag in the freezer.