Have you finally retired your scarf and gloves and are itching to get in the kitchen to start whipping up some summery delights? Nothing screams humid, dawdling evenings quite like a scarlet strawberry baked good. Before you head out to pick a pint of these supple delights, though, brush up on some tips and tricks to ensure your first toe-dip into summer is a refreshing experience.
While strawberries are available year round, the prime time for picking and snacking ranges from April until early July, with June as the far-and-away reigning month for strawberries in most areas of the country. Strawberries all fall into one of three major categories—June-bearing, ever-bearing, or day neutral—each of which is best suited for different climate zones.
: An heirloom strawberry variety that has proven to be popular with home gardeners in cooler climates—look for them at your local farmer's market.Whether you're at a friendly neighborhood grocery store or picking berries straight from the patch, the same rules apply to berry selection. The best of this crimson treat have a distinctive shine. The sheen on a strawberry is the prime indicator of its freshness and is the most distinguishing beacon of great flavor.
The ideal storage strategy for strawberries is inside your refrigerator in a dry paper towel or dish cloth-lined bowl. Between each layer of berries, place another paper towel lining so that berries aren't sitting in a lumpy stack. Strawberries should always be used within 2-3 days of purchase. If you aren't planning on whipping up your berry treat until later than that, freezing them is the safest best.Strawberries, like most of their berry counterparts, freeze beautifully. When you're ready for your fruit to hit the cold, wash them in chilled water and gently pat dry.
When you're ready to bake, transfer just the amount of fruit needed for a particular recipe to the refrigerator to thaw. Fruit cannot be refrozen once it has thawed.While the natural inclination is to select the plumpest, juiciest berries to add to your strawberry bundt cake or tea cake, don't be fooled. Strawberries are roughly 90% water, and the darker, fuller berries mean a higher concentration of water inside the berry.
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