Ingredient: Strawberries
Strawberry
- Description-
Strawberries are plump, bright red berries with pretty green tops. Strawberries are sweet and covered with tiny seeds. Strawberry season in New England in typically June, a jewel of spring time! Springdell strawberries are the bomb!
- Preparation-
Wash your strawberries in cold water, but do not let them soak. Strawberries bruise easily so handle them with care. Remove the green caps just before use. Strawberries can be enjoyed as is, or cooked as well. They are very sweet and pair nicely in baked goods and salads. Strawberries are a classic berry for jam and preserving.
- Storage-
Leave the green tops on your strawberries until you are ready to use them. Refrigerate your unwashed berries when you get home. Fresh berries are not a long time keeper, use them up within a day or two.
- Nutrition-
Vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber
Save your strawberry caps for a refreshing glass of Farmer Jamie’s Strawberry Cap water! Jess enjoys this with a peel or two of rhubarb thrown in as well!
Recipes Using Strawberries
Strawberry Aqua Fresca
A quick recipe in honor of the 40th Annual Strawberries N’ Arts Festival. The brightness of seltzer makes this Aqua Fresca even more bubbly!
Strawberry Ice Cream Two Ways
Whether you go with the quick blender method or pull out the ice cream maker for the full monty, you’ll love what happens when you take fresh and simple ingredients and whip them together.
