Preserving Methods

Use up a flat of strawberries with these easy tips and recipes. Try making strawberry lemonade concentrate, strawberry jam, or freeze them for later. Perfect for strawberry season and bulk buying! Use up a flat of strawberries with these easy tips and recipes. Try making strawberry lemonade concentrate, strawberry jam, or freeze them for later. Perfect for strawberry season and bulk buying!

Are you wondering what to do with a flat of strawberries? With their sweet and juicy flavor, strawberries Are you wondering what to do with a flat of strawberries before they go bad? When strawberry season hits, it’s easy to come home with a full flat of fresh berries—but using them up quickly can feel…

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From jam to freezing, learn simple ways to preserve fresh strawberries so you can enjoy them all year long. From jam to freezing, learn simple ways to preserve fresh strawberries so you can enjoy them all year long.

If you have a lot of fresh strawberries, there are so many ways to preserve them so you can enjoy them all year long. Whether you want to make jam, freeze them for later, or try something new like syrup or dehydrated strawberries, this guide will walk you through all the best options. What to…

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blanching vegetables for freezing blanching vegetables for freezing

Blanching is necessary before freezing almost all vegetables. It stops enzyme actions that can cause loss of flavor, color and texture.   Blanching cleanses the vegetable surface, brightens the color of the vegetables, and limits the loss of vitamins. It also makes vegetables easier to pack for freezing. Blanching time varies with the type and…

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If you want to enjoy fresh strawberry lemonade year-round, this strawberry lemonade concentrate is the perfect recipe to make during strawberry season. By canning this concentrate, you can easily mix up a refreshing drink anytime—just add water, sparkling water, or even ginger ale. It’s one of the best ways to preserve strawberries for later use.…

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