How to Use Frozen Strawberries for Fun Treats

Why Use Frozen Strawberries?

California strawberries are available year-round, but there is still a peak strawberry season when strawberries are most abundant. Freezing them is a great way to preserve strawberries throughout the year. Strawberries are sweet, delicious, and packed with vitamin C and other essential nutrients, making them a healthy addition to any dish — even desserts. Freezing strawberries may preserve their nutritional benefits for months.

How to Use Frozen Strawberries

Frozen strawberries are a great way to keep wholesome, delicious strawberries on hand whenever you need them. A slight drawback to using frozen strawberries in a recipe is that freezing them slightly alters the texture and structure of the strawberry. This is only a challenge if using strawberries whole and as a decorative element. However, any recipe where you dice, puree, or bake the strawberries will not be affected by freezing the berries first. This gives frozen strawberries a great deal of flexibility in the kitchen. Here are five ways to use frozen strawberries to make a memorable dish.

Strawberry Jams and Fillings

Strawberry Heart Hand Pies are a fantastic treat for the valentine’s day holiday. The flaky, golden crusts and strawberry jam filling can please nearly any palate. Using frozen strawberries to make the filling gives you as vibrant and flavorful a jam as fresh strawberries. It makes it easy to have delicious strawberries on hand when you need them — especially if you use this recipe for other holidays. For example, by simply cutting the crusts into other shapes instead of hearts is all it takes to turn this Valentine’s day favorite into something suitable for any ocassion.