I think strawberries might be my favorite fruit, at least when they’re fresh from the farm market. Years ago we used to pick our own, but the local farm stand has fresh strawberries from their fields every day, so I’m willing to pay a little extra for not having to do the work. I’m pretty sure my knees thank me. On Saturday I bought four quarts and froze three of them. It was so easy, I went to the farm market at Brighton High School on Sunday and bought four more quarts to freeze. I thought they’d make a good SNAP collection, red being my favorite color.
It’s a “steps in the process” SNAP: cleaning the fruit, drying it on paper towels, then slicing the strawberries and sprinkling them with super fine sugar. Finally, they are vacuumed sealed and popped into the freezer. There are seven bags in there. Not too sure how long they’ll last! The farmer at the market on Sunday said the dry, hot weather we’ve been having has shortened the season. I’m hoping to buy two more fresh quarts near the weekend, before Sarah, Adam, and Caleb arrive, but if not, we can still indulge in strawberry shortcake.
I’m linking up with Helena and her wonderful meme of three or four linked photos: SNAP.
OH yes to your SNAP collection. Strawberries, fresh & local, now I need to add strawberries to my shopping list, along with terra cotta pots …
I agree strawberries are one of my favourite fruits and the taste always makes me think of summer
This is interesting. I have never tried freezing strawberries and they are a favourite of mine too. Maybe I should give it a go. A great snap!
gorgeous colour
If I don’t have a vacuum sealer, will squeezing most of the air out of the bag work as well? Or am I just asking for freezer burned strawberries that way? I love the idea of freezing some for the winter!
They look sooo good! And too easy to freeze for future use or snacks. A very colorful & delectable SNAP. Yum! Enjoy your family this weekend…I know you’re looking fwd to their visit.
Cheers~
Delicious! We have the reverse here. The weather is so wet they are rotting on the plants
Ooh, delicious! I only buy in season, when I can find British. Nothing else tastes the same to me. I have strawberries on my mind today, with Wimbledon in full swing!
What a colourful SNAP, we love Strawberries here – Princess especially who would happily sit and eat a quart on her own if we let her. We just bought a big carton and plan on them for dessert tonight with cream.
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