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Strawberries stored in mason jars: yay or nay? An influencer's post two years ago about the "hack" that can make strawberries last up to three weeks in the refrigerator is still getting some mixed reviews. Some commenters say they've tried the trick and it worked. But others say that they didn't have good results, reporting that the strawberries spoiled quicker using this method.So where do you stand? Have you tried this trick? Or does the thought of eating 3-week-old strawberries turn your stomach? Even the experts seem divided about how to store strawberries. The experts at Country Living recommend washing strawberries before storing them. They suggest washing them in cold water, doing a vinegar soak, washing them in hot water or washing them with baking soda to get rid of bacteria and mold.The key, according to Country Living, is making sure they're dry before storing. No matter how you store them after washing, excess moisture will spark mold growth and spoil your strawberries quicker. Country Living recommends patting them dry with paper towels and storing them in an air-tight container lined with more paper towels, and, if you do spot a strawberry starting to mold, make sure to remove it so it doesn’t spread to the rest. The experts at Pioneer Woman Magazine, however, recommend a different method.Storing whole strawberries in an airtight container "could actually cause them to mold quicker due to trapped moisture," the team at Pioneer Woman says."The best way to store a bunch of whole berries is to loosely place them — in a single layer if possible — in an open container lined with paper towels," the Pioneer Woman team says. "A berry bowl or colander works great for this because it lets air circulate around the berries. The paper towels absorb moisture to keep the berries nice and dry."Pioneer Woman's experts also recommend washing as you go to keep your strawberries fresher for longer, meaning you should only wash the strawberries that you plan to eat immediately and leave the rest unwashed. "Washing exposes the berries to moisture, and moisture leads to mold," they say. Have you tried storing your strawberries in mason jars? Which method do you think is best for keeping them fresh longer?
Strawberries stored in mason jars: yay or nay?
An influencer's post two years ago about the "hack" that can make strawberries last up to three weeks in the refrigerator is still getting some mixed reviews.
Some commenters say they've tried the trick and it worked. But others say that they didn't have good results, reporting that the strawberries spoiled quicker using this method.
So where do you stand? Have you tried this trick? Or does the thought of eating 3-week-old strawberries turn your stomach?
Even the experts seem divided about how to store strawberries.
The experts at Country Living recommend washing strawberries before storing them. They suggest washing them in cold water, doing a vinegar soak, washing them in hot water or washing them with baking soda to get rid of bacteria and mold.
The key, according to Country Living, is making sure they're dry before storing. No matter how you store them after washing, excess moisture will spark mold growth and spoil your strawberries quicker.
Country Living recommends patting them dry with paper towels and storing them in an air-tight container lined with more paper towels, and, if you do spot a strawberry starting to mold, make sure to remove it so it doesn’t spread to the rest.
The experts at Pioneer Woman Magazine, however, recommend a different method.
Storing whole strawberries in an airtight container "could actually cause them to mold quicker due to trapped moisture," the team at Pioneer Woman says.
"The best way to store a bunch of whole berries is to loosely place them — in a single layer if possible — in an open container lined with paper towels," the Pioneer Woman team says. "A berry bowl or colander works great for this because it lets air circulate around the berries. The paper towels absorb moisture to keep the berries nice and dry."
Pioneer Woman's experts also recommend washing as you go to keep your strawberries fresher for longer, meaning you should only wash the strawberries that you plan to eat immediately and leave the rest unwashed.
"Washing exposes the berries to moisture, and moisture leads to mold," they say.
Have you tried storing your strawberries in mason jars? Which method do you think is best for keeping them fresh longer?
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