How to Freeze Strawberries and What to Do With Them

When strawberries are abundant and available at low prices, this is the process I use for how to freeze strawberries to save money throughout the year.

Freezing strawberries is not hard. I didn’t always know the best tips to freeze strawberries, so I thought I would share this for others like me.

When I recently found strawberries at Aldi for just $.99 per pound, I had to stock up. That price is a rare.

I’ve seen frozen strawberries at Aldi for $2.29 for a 12 oz package. So freezing strawberries when they are on sale and available at low prices is a great way to same money and on eating strawberries throughout the year.

How to Freeze Strawberries – Steps I Used

Step 1 – Wash strawberries, cut off tops, and cut into chunks the size of what you plan to use later.

Step 2 – Spread strawberries in a single layer onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Use paper towels to remove excess moisture. If you have a lot of strawberries, you may need to do this in several batches.

Step 3 – Put sheet pan in freezer to freeze strawberries. About 30 minutes should be long enough, but a few hours is ok too. This keeps the individual strawberries separated for easier use later.

Step 4 – Put frozen strawberries into pint-sized plastic baggies or a freezer-friendly container of choice.

Step 5 – Put 3-4 pint-sized baggies filled with strawberries into a gallon-sized freezer bag.

How to Use Frozen Strawberries

Strawberries that have been frozen do not have the same texture as fresh strawberries. When fresh strawberries are in season, I often slice them up and serve as a side dish own their own. I wouldn’t do that with frozen strawberries that have been thawed, because then don’t maintain the same firmness.

Here are some of my favorite ways to use frozen strawberries:

1. Add frozen strawberries to baked oatmeal for breakfast. No need to thaw in advance. This is my favorite way to use frozen strawberries.
2. Thaw and stir strawberries into plain Greek yogurt with a little honey.
3. Thaw and serve on top of ice cream. Yum!
4. Add to a bowl of cereal or top warm waffles.
5. They would also be great added to smoothies.

What is your favorite way to use frozen strawberries?