Strawberries are a great source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C with one cup providing approximately 50 calories. They should be purchased with leafy green caps and bright red coloring. Also, non-rinsed strawberries should remain uncovered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or stored at room temperature. Remember to rinse the berries with cool water before eating or cooking.
Strawberries peak during the summer months. However, frozen strawberries are easy to enjoy during the year. For instance, rinse in cool water and drain before placing them into a small, flat container. They may be sprinkled with dry-sugar or with a layer of strawberry syrup poured on top. Place in a freezer bag for later use.
Sweet Sorbet
Combine a large batch of refrigerated sugar syrup with 3 cups of fresh, hulled strawberries in a food processor or a blender and mix one tablespoon of lime juice until the sorbet thickens. The sorbet should result in a sweet, grainy consistency. Turn off the blender and place some into a medium bowl and enjoy.
Adding a quarter cup of orange juice provides a tangy flavor. Adjust the amount of sugar and lime to taste. A dash of salt is optional.
Summertime Smoothies
Prepare smoothies for morning, afternoon, or evening enjoyment. Combine 2 cups of fresh, hulled strawberries with 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of fat-free vanilla ice cream in a blender on medium speed for one to two minutes.
Simple Salads
A fruit mix salad is a light summer recipe for strawberries. Select fruit that is fresh and ripe such as huckleberries and cherries instead of grapefruit which may give an acidic taste.
A typical garden salad with iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers can be topped with strawberries for sweetness.
Pleasant Pies
Enjoy a pre-cooked pie from the frozen food section of the supermarket. Bake as directed and place two scoops of strawberry ice cream on top. Substitute the strawberry ice cream with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and cashews for richer flavor.
Delicious Jello
A gelatin dessert belonging to U.S.-based Kraft food brands. One of the most popular jello flavors is strawberry and it can be prepared with a few hours. Since jello must be refrigerated until served, it provides a cool summer treat.
Strawberry jello can be eaten plain but it may be served with other summer fruits such as papayas, huckleberries, or casaba melon. Also, it can be topped with tasty whipped cream.
Strawberries can be enjoyed in sorbets, smoothies, salad, pies, and jello. However, this delicious fruit can be enjoyed alone.
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