Preserve your berries value and quality by treating them gently.
When you get them home, sort the berries.
DON'T WASH the berries until just before you use them.
Store the berries uncovered in the refrigerator in the original or a shallow container.
When you are ready to use the berries, wash them quickly in cold water. Do not let them soak.
Drain them well before you remove the cap and stem.
Wash a few berries at a time, drain.
Remove the cap and stems.
Do not over fill your freezer containers. Leave at least a 1/4 inch for pints and 1 inch for quarts.
Place whole, crushed, or sliced strawberries in container.
Cover whole or sliced berries with water or berry juice. For better color retention, add ascorbic acid to the water, berry juice, or crushed berries. Cover crushed berries with their own juice.
Seal containers and label with the name of the product and the date frozen.
Freeze promptly.