Strawberry glut
 

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David

Strawberry glut
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a
usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David

They can be rinsed well and frozen in plastic bags or containers. My
grandmother used to can them in a sugar syrup. In both cases they lose their
consistency and in canning they lose their color. However, come winter, the
taste of strawberries is unbeatable.

Strawberry glut
 

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"David Hare-Scott" wrote:

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David

Clean some and halve them, put them into a quart jar firmly but not
tightly packed.

Cover them with vodka.

They will fade in color (get very pale) but still be edible and the
strawberry infused vodka is fantastic. ;-)

Sweeten with sugar as desired.
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Strawberry glut
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in
:

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be
ready next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them
in a usable form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that
uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



On Good Eats, Alton Brown suggested freezing them using dry ice as the
initial freezing method. His reasoning was colder temps = faster freeze
= smaller ice crystals. You might get away with just using your freezer.

Halloween's coming up, so just forget the trick or treating and have a
potluck! Bring strawberry pie, an extremely simple dish. Simply slice
your strawberries, and use a pie crust (premade from the store's great)
and strawberry glaze. Combine the strawberry glaze and berries, and put
in the crust. Serve alone or with whipped cream.

You might want to try making a strawberry sorbet. I've never tried
anything but store bought, but it's good.

Puckdropper
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Strawberry glut
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a
usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

Freeze them in lots. They will turn to a mush on thawing but you can use
then as a much or a puree in smoothies, on ice creamas a sauce, in souffles,
as a spread on sponge cakes, pancakes, pikelets, crepes etc.

Strawberry glut
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week.

That would be a very early crop for here. I forget where you are - northern
NSW??????

How many plants do you have?

Strawberry glut
 

"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week.

That would be a very early crop for here. I forget where you are -
northern
NSW??????


Mid north coast, just north of Newcastle.

How many plants do you have?



Not really sure, the bed is about 5m x 0.5m

David

Strawberry glut
 

David Hare-Scott wrote:
I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



What about dehydrating?

Strawberry glut
 

"doofy" wrote in message
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David Hare-Scott wrote:
I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a
usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



What about dehydrating?

I haven't tried it on strawbs and I don't have a functioning dehydrator
right now. What would they be like? How would I use them?

David

Strawberry glut
 

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"David Hare-Scott" wrote:

"doofy" wrote in message
...
David Hare-Scott wrote:
I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a
usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



What about dehydrating?

I haven't tried it on strawbs and I don't have a functioning dehydrator
right now. What would they be like? How would I use them?

David

I still vote for at least a small try at the Vodka preserve.
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Strawberry glut
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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"doofy" wrote in message
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David Hare-Scott wrote:
I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a
usable
form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



What about dehydrating?

I haven't tried it on strawbs and I don't have a functioning dehydrator
right now. What would they be like? How would I use them?

As you do raisins, in snacks or in baked goods such as breads.

Strawberry glut
 

David Hare-Scott wrote:
"doofy" wrote in message
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David Hare-Scott wrote:

I have just picked about 2kg (6lb) of strawberrys and more will be ready
next week. Other than jam how can I preserve them or keep them in a

usable

form? Is there some sort of frozen dessert or sauce that uses up lots?

I am not sending them anywhere so don't bother asking.

David



What about dehydrating?


I haven't tried it on strawbs and I don't have a functioning dehydrator
right now. What would they be like? How would I use them?

David



I think I've only had some in trail mix or something. Haven't
dehydrated any myself. I just read something on it, after I shot off my
opinion/suggestion, and it said they're like foam. DOesn't sound that
appetizing actually. I guess it's foam with taste.

Strawberry glut
 

"Omelet" wrote in message
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I still vote for at least a small try at the Vodka preserve.
--
Peace, Om

I did them with sugar and brandy yesterday. Desert last night was with a
little cream - yummo. I will freeze the remaining mix in small containers
today.

David

Strawberry glut
 

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"David Hare-Scott" wrote:

"Omelet" wrote in message
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I still vote for at least a small try at the Vodka preserve.
--
Peace, Om

I did them with sugar and brandy yesterday. Desert last night was with a
little cream - yummo. I will freeze the remaining mix in small containers
today.

David

Very cool. We all envy you. ;-d

I've done brandied fruit for Christmas gifts in the past in nice bottles.
That and herbed vinegar.

I start out with Vodka or Everclear to preserve the fruit, then strain
that off and add brandy.
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Strawberry glut
 

In article , Charlie wrote:

On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:06:44 -0500, Omelet
wrote:

I start out with Vodka or Everclear to preserve the fruit, then strain
that off and add brandy.

Might I assume that you *reserve* the strained vodka for "other uses"?
;-)

Charlie

Of course! g
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