Went strawberry picking today.........?!
I went strawberry picking today and went alittle overboard, but had a wonderful time doing it! Anyway, besides jellies and jams, does anyone have any advice on what to do with the 3 gallons I have left!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Strawberries! The best of the fruit category!
I believe that there are those that make a big sugar cookie, put creme cheese on top of that & then add whatever fruits (strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, etc!.) on top of that!.
Maybe a different spread, other than the creme cheese, would be more to your liking & maybe just strawberries on top would be your choice!.
Have fun & experiment!.
Maybe that is too much to do with 3 gallons, but maybe also see if your church wants to have an ice cream social & you'll provide the frozen strawberries!.
You could also make more jelly or jam, and sell it and donate the money to a favorite charity, etc!.
Don't forget there is also the option of some REAL strawberry shakes and malts!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I believe that there are those that make a big sugar cookie, put creme cheese on top of that & then add whatever fruits (strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, etc!.) on top of that!.
Maybe a different spread, other than the creme cheese, would be more to your liking & maybe just strawberries on top would be your choice!.
Have fun & experiment!.
Maybe that is too much to do with 3 gallons, but maybe also see if your church wants to have an ice cream social & you'll provide the frozen strawberries!.
You could also make more jelly or jam, and sell it and donate the money to a favorite charity, etc!.
Don't forget there is also the option of some REAL strawberry shakes and malts!Www@FoodAQ@Com
EASY STRAWBERRY PRESERVES
3 pts!. solid ripe strawberries
1/3 c!. granulated sugar
3 tbsp!. lemon juice
2 1/2 c!. granulated sugar
Wash, drain thoroughly and hull berries!. Leave whole!. Put in a saucepan and sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar over berries!. Pour lemon juice over top and let stand in cool spot overnight (do not refrigerate)!. Next morning, add 2 1/2 cups sugar!. Heat to a boil and boil for exactly 7 minutes, counting from time boiling begins!. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal!. Yield: about 1 1/2 pints!.
NOTE: Do not increase recipe!. For bright red plum preserves, cook this amount each time!. Several single batches may be prepared to stand but must be cooked separately!.
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This link is very informative n helpful
Find loads of ideas n tips here: http://anrcatalog!.ucdavis!.edu/pdf/8256!.p!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
3 pts!. solid ripe strawberries
1/3 c!. granulated sugar
3 tbsp!. lemon juice
2 1/2 c!. granulated sugar
Wash, drain thoroughly and hull berries!. Leave whole!. Put in a saucepan and sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar over berries!. Pour lemon juice over top and let stand in cool spot overnight (do not refrigerate)!. Next morning, add 2 1/2 cups sugar!. Heat to a boil and boil for exactly 7 minutes, counting from time boiling begins!. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal!. Yield: about 1 1/2 pints!.
NOTE: Do not increase recipe!. For bright red plum preserves, cook this amount each time!. Several single batches may be prepared to stand but must be cooked separately!.
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This link is very informative n helpful
Find loads of ideas n tips here: http://anrcatalog!.ucdavis!.edu/pdf/8256!.p!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hull the strawberries, then lay them out individually on a cookie sheet in the freezer, then after a couple of hours, pour the frozen berries into a ziploc or freezer container!. That way you can use them in smoothies, fruit salad, or just snack on them instead of eating popsicles during the summer!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Wash and put in a single layer on parchment or waxed paper lined cookie sheets and pop in the freezer!. When firm, pluck off and put in airtight bags, date and use later!.
Strawberries on pancakes, in blintzes or crepes, berry vinegar for salads, wine, put in a punch bowl with ginger ale or lemon lime soda at a barbeque, with thin slices of toasted angel food cake, ice cream!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Strawberries on pancakes, in blintzes or crepes, berry vinegar for salads, wine, put in a punch bowl with ginger ale or lemon lime soda at a barbeque, with thin slices of toasted angel food cake, ice cream!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
there is a strawberry pie with a cream cheese mixture as the bottom layer and then a strawberries and glaze layer and chocolate in there somewhere too!. I'm on the road and don't have access to the recipe, but if you find one like it!.!.!. mmm!
also, frozen strawberries and frozen bananas with some skim milk make a good low-fat smoothie!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
also, frozen strawberries and frozen bananas with some skim milk make a good low-fat smoothie!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You could clean them!. Then cut them into the size you would like!.Then put them in freezer bags !.Then you can have strawberries all year long!. Make a strawberry shortcake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com