The Method: Start by thoroughly washing a batch of 1 kg strawberries. Next, collect clean half-litre bottles with secure caps. Coat the strawberries with white sugar and let them sit for a while. Then, carefully pack the fruits in the bottles by sealing them tightly.
Store these bottles in the freezer and grab them whenever you have a craving. This method ensures that the strawberries are at hand when needed. The sugar acts as a preservative and maintains the quality of the fruit even after thawing.
Alternative preservation method: Alternatively, after a thorough wash, thinly slice the strawberries. Cook them in a saucepan with water until they dissolve into a smooth puree. Add a pinch of sugar and mix well.
After about 60 minutes of simmering, the strawberry puree is ready to cool. Similar to the previous method, fill various plastic bottles with this puree and store them in the freezer. This preserves the flavor and consistency of the puree, ideal for smoothies or as a base for traditional desserts.
With both methods, one can enjoy strawberries in their entirety or in the form of a delicious puree, without having to resort to store-bought options of uncertain quality. Sugar emerges as the unsung hero, preserving and improving the longevity of the fruit.
