Strawberries

Bright red berries with a sweet, slightly acidic flavor. Peak season is late spring to early summer. Hull them (remove the leafy top and white core) before serving.

Strawberries

Used for

  • fruit salads
  • snack platters
  • dipping
  • parfaits
  • desserts

In the kitchen

  • hull
  • slice
  • halve
  • macerate

Picking it at the store

  • Choose deeply red berries with no white or green shoulders — that's where the sweetness lives
  • Don't wash until right before using; moisture speeds up mold

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