Instructions

1. Spray down the strawberries with a store-bought produce wash to remove any chemicals or harmful additives on the surface of the strawberries.

2. Move all of the strawberries into a colander and rinse under cool water. Rinse thoroughly, ensuring that all of the produce wash is removed.

3. Dry all of the strawberries with a paper towel. Strawberries are very delicate and can be easily damaged, so dry them gently.

4. Remove the green caps from the top of the strawberries. Use a knife or your fingers to gently tear them from the rest of the strawberry.

5. Form a single layer of strawberries on a baking pan and move them into the freezer. Allow them to sit uncovered for three to four hours, or until thoroughly frozen.

6. Remove the strawberries from the freezer and place them in large Ziploc bags. Leave a small gap in the seal of the bag and press all excess air out of bags, then finish sealing. This will prolong the life of the frozen strawberries.

7. Place them back into the freezer and keep them there until you're ready to use them. The strawberries will stay fresh for about one year.