Sliced Strawberries

1. Slice the strawberries
2. Add a small amount of sugar
3. Place in plastic freezer bag
   

Whole Strawberries

1. Wash and let dry completely
2. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze individually
3. When frozen, place in plastic freezer bag
4. Take out and enjoy in the winter for an extra special treat!

Measuring Strawberries

Handling tips for strawberries

Timetable for crops

If not processing right away, pick with stems on and put directly in your refrigerator without washing.

Freezing 

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Fresh Northwest fruit only keeps 2-3 days in a refrigerator before spoiling, less if left unrefrigerated.

Strawberries:

• Early June

Raspberries:

• Sorry, not available this year due to weather extremes

Marionberries:

• Mid July

Blueberries:

• Late July

Berries 'n Cream

1 pint = 1 small basket

1 pint = 3 cups whole berries

1 pint = 1 2/3 cups pureed berries

1 pint = 2 1/4 cups sliced berries

2 pints = 1 quart

2 pints or 1 quart = 1 1/2 pounds

One batch of freezer jam uses 2-3 pints of strawberries.