How To Store Strawberries In Mason Jars

Strawberries are delicious, but they don’t last long. If you have a surplus of strawberries that you want to keep for later, this simple trick will ensure that they stay fresh and tasty until you’re ready to eat them. It’s so easy! Just follow these steps:

Wash the strawberries.

• Wash the strawberries.
• Wash the strawberries in cold water.
• Remove all green leaves and stems.
• Rinse the strawberries under cold water for about 20 seconds to remove any dirt or residue that may have gotten on them during harvesting and packaging. Do not soak them, as this will cause them to get mushy and moldy faster than usual! Dry thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towels before storing in mason jars (see below).

Set them out in a single layer on paper towels to dry.

Now that you’ve collected your berries, it’s time to prepare them for storage. First, remove any leaves or green stems from the fruit. Next, set them out in a single layer on paper towels to dry for several hours (preferably overnight). This will prevent mold from growing on the berries and make them last longer in the refrigerator.

Finally, if you want to eat some of your strawberries right away, feel free—but don’t wash them until you are ready!

Place 2 Tbsp of sugar at the bottom of each quart-sized mason jar.

• Place 2 Tbsp of sugar at the bottom of each quart-sized mason jar.
• Place a layer of strawberries on top of the sugar, in rows no more than 4 inches high (you don’t want them to touch).
• Repeat until you reach the top of your jar, filling it with strawberries but leaving enough room to add some water later on.

Add your strawberries on top, being careful not to smash or crush any.

Add your strawberries on top, being careful not to smash or crush any.

Use a spoon to gently push the strawberries down, until they are all even with the surface of the sugar. Use a spoon to level off the surface so that it is smooth and flat. Add a thin layer of sugar on top of the strawberries, making sure there are no gaps between them when you place them in their jar.

Sprinkle another tablespoon of sugar over the berries.

Sprinkle another tablespoon of sugar over the berries. Use a teaspoon to do this so that you cover them evenly, but don’t use too much. If you’re using granulated sugar, it will clump together with the fruit juices and make a mess in your jar. Instead, use powdered sugar or brown sugar (which will have less of an effect on the texture), honey or maple syrup (which are both sticky and sweet), agave nectar (it won’t crystallize like sugar).

Repeat the process until you’ve used up all of your berries and sugar.

Now that you’ve added sugar and berries to one jar, it’s time to repeat the process. Add more sugar, then more berries. You’ll be able to fit about 4 cups of strawberries in each jar before they’re completely full. Don’t worry if you’re a little shy on jars—you can always use multiple containers for storage! Once you’ve filled all of your mason jars with strawberries and sugar, put their lids on tight and store them in a cool dark place like a pantry or cabinet away from direct sunlight.

Once dry and cured (about 5-7 days), these sweetly scented dried fruits will keep indefinitely!

Mason jars are the best way to store strawberries

When you’re storing strawberries, mason jars are the best way to store strawberries. Why? Because they’re made from glass and can be reused again and again. Not only that, but these jars have a large opening, which makes them easy to fill and empty, saving you time and energy!

When looking for the right mason jar for your needs, consider this: would you rather have a wide-mouth mason jar or narrow mouth? The answer is that it depends on what kind of storage method you prefer! Wide-mouth jars are great for preserving larger quantities of food because they allow more air circulation around your produce than their narrower counterparts do. Wide-mouths also let users see what’s inside without having to unpack every single item individually before finding out if something went bad while in storage—which means less waste overall!

The best thing about this method is that you can use any type of mason jar. You don’t have to buy special ones just for strawberries. It also means that if you aren’t crazy about the idea of using sugar or honey as an ingredient, you can skip it altogether and still end up with delicious berries!