39 strawberry recipes for decadent desserts (2024)

FAQs

How do you jazz up strawberries? ›

Soaking strawberries in sugar releases their natural juices, but adding bourbon, dark brown sugar, and vanilla makes for a decidedly more grown-up treat than standard macerated strawberries and shortcakes.

With proper care strawberry beds will produce good crops for three to five years, beginning one year after planting. An initial planting of 100 plants should provide enough fruit for a family of four, with surplus for freezing or making preserves.

Visual inspection: Examine the cut strawberries for signs of mold, discoloration, or any unusual growth. If they appear mushy, slimy, or have a strange odor, it's best to discard them.

Because coffee grounds are slightly acidic, they are ideal for strawberries and other plants that prefer a slightly acidic soil. Although coffee grounds are high in nitrogen, they should not be used as the only fertiliser for strawberries, as they contain hardly any other nutrients.

Add a little black pepper to your strawberries: this enhances their natural flavour and adds a little spice for flavour without the need for sugar.

A moldy strawberry should be thrown out. If you happen to accidentally eat a moldy strawberry, you'll know it because, usually, moldy strawberries will have an off flavor that is a bit sour and acidic and may remind you of blue cheese.

It is recommended that individuals eat a serving of 8 strawberries a day. Clinical research has determined that this recommendation can have some hefty benefits, including potentially improved heart and brain health, reduced risk of some cancers, and better management of type 2 diabetes.

Where is the best place to store strawberries? Unless you plan to use the strawberries right away, it's best to store them in your refrigerator to preserve freshness. Unrefrigerated, berries will last only a few days; stored in the fridge, they could last up to a week.

It is advised that people consume about eight strawberries each day. However, according to experts, you can consume roughly four normal-sized strawberries each day and up to six if they are extremely small, at each meal. You can eat 200 grams of fruit every day, but you must always consume a wider range of fruits.

Why do you soak strawberries in salt water? ›

Soaking strawberries in salt water will help dislodge any hidden dirt or bugs. (Gross, we know.) That said, it's normal for there to be some earthy residue on the berries, but if you're particularly concerned about bugs, give them a soak in salt water.

Yes! Yes, you can compost strawberries. They rot down quickly in a compost heap – they're a “green” (even when they're red ;)), so if you've got a lot to get rid of, add them alongside “browns” (like newspaper, egg boxes or straw) to help soak up/take advantage of the excess moisture.

Since strawberries will begin to rot after a few days on the counter, if you plan to make your berries last for longer, they need to be in the refrigerator. Once they are stored, they'll last anywhere from five to seven days. This will preserve their freshness and keep them firm.

Mushy strawberries may be safe to eat, but they are not in their best form, which makes discarding them sometimes appealing. This brings us to the science of why strawberries become mushy. Strawberries are made up of high water content, and it contributes to their firmness and shape.

Place your unwashed strawberries on top in a single layer, then cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally within seven days. If you notice one of the strawberries going bad or turning moldy, immediately remove it and discard.