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Strawberries are considered in season May through July, with May being National Strawberry Month. So, if you have a recipe that calls for strawberries, but they aren't in season, you might consider buying them frozen. Don't, said Susan Irby, a.k.a. The Bikini Chef.
"The strawberries, because of their porous nature, become oversaturated with water and literally disintegrate when they're frozen," she said. "I don't recommend using frozen strawberries even in smoothies. Too much liquid and mush. The same is true for strawberry shortcake recipes. And that flavor . . . ugh!"
It's always a good idea to buy fruits when they are in season, strawberries included. But if you still want to buy them or you have a bag of frozen strawberries already in your freezer, consider making a compote out of them.
Some Grocery Items To Never Buy Frozen
Strawberries are considered in season May through July, with May being National Strawberry Month. So, if you have a recipe that calls for strawberries, but they aren't in season, you might consider buying them frozen. Don't, said Susan Irby, a.k.a. The Bikini Chef.
"The strawberries, because of their porous nature, become oversaturated with water and literally disintegrate when they're frozen," she said. "I don't recommend using frozen strawberries even in smoothies. Too much liquid and mush. The same is true for strawberry shortcake recipes. And that flavor . . . ugh!"
It's always a good idea to buy fruits when they are in season, strawberries included. But if you still want to buy them or you have a bag of frozen strawberries already in your freezer, consider making a compote out of them.