The main issue with fresh fruits is that they don't last very long—they tend to go bad in just a few days.

This can be frustrating when you want to stock up for a couple of weeks, but you can't because if you forget about them for a little while, they end up getting all mouldy by the time you remember to check on them.

But, that's about to change as we're here to share some useful tips…

A woman shared a simple ‘hack’ she uses to keep her strawberries fresh for a long time.

She initially didn't know about this technique' but later learned that storing strawberries in sealed glass jars with water significantly extends their freshness.

This revelation came after she bought berries from a supermarket, expecting them to spoil within a week, and decided to give an unconventional storage solution a try.

Much to her surprise, she noted that the strawberries remained fresh for as long as three weeks. This led her to promptly share the tip with the public via social media.

A woman's ‘hack’ for keeping strawberries fresh for three weeks: storing them in glass jars. Image source: Pixabay.

She wrote, 'It took me 36 years to find out that if you put strawberries in glass jars, they last forever. These ones, no word of a lie, are over three weeks old. From the supermarket.'

'I'm lucky if I get them to last five days before they start to turn when I buy them from there. I don't know who else knows this trick, but if you don't, you're welcome.'

The post received over 4,100 likes and more than 2,100 comments from other users, although many remained divided over the effectiveness of the trick.

One user exclaimed, 'Oh my God. Thank you. I so needed that— my strawberries go bad so quickly.' Another responded, 'Amazing if it works because I'm sick of throwing half a tub away.'

A third user have more of a mixed review, saying, 'I did this with strawberries, and although they didn't mould and go mushy, they had a vinegar taste to them.'

Another person countered frankly with, 'Load of s**t. I tried it. They went off quicker.'

One even questioned, 'Why would you want to eat strawberries that are three weeks old and who knows how long they sat prior to buying? The nutrient content would be significantly diminished.'

'I do this, but it's a myth that they last forever. They do last ages and look fresh on the outside, but the inside rots. You'll smell it when you open the jar. Works for all berries and grapes, etc.,' another person wrote.

So, how long do fresh strawberries last in the fridge?

Strawberries should stay fresh for about a week. However, this can vary based on their age at purchase and the storage conditions prior to sale.

If strawberries are frozen at the peak of their freshness, they become an excellent source of vitamin C. Image source: Pixabay.

To make your strawberries last even longer, one tried and true method is freezing them. Here's how to freeze strawberries properly:

• Pat them dry with towels to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange the berries on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet or baking sheet.
• Freeze the sheet for 3-4 hours. This step is important to prevent the berries from becoming mushy when defrosting.
• Once the berries are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag for long-term storage.
• Frozen strawberries can last up to a year in the freezer, but to avoid freezer burn, consider vacuum sealing them.
• Remember that you can freeze strawberries in various forms: whole, sliced, crushed, with or without sugar.

To check if your strawberries have gone bad, look for dark spots, mouldy areas, bruises, or if they no longer smell or look good.

If you find some bad ones, you can try saving them by soaking them in cold ice water. But, unlike harder fruits like apples or pears, cutting away the bad parts might not work because the mould might have spread inside the berry.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has shared a hack she claims keeps strawberries fresh for up to three weeks.
• The method involves storing the strawberries in a sealed glass jar with water.
• The woman was amazed to find the strawberries lasted three weeks before showing signs of spoilage.
• Responses on social media were mixed, some people found the hack effective, while others voiced scepticism or concern about the nutrient content of the berries being significantly diminished after three weeks.

Members, how long do your strawberries stay fresh in the fridge, and do you have any other tricks to share? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Penny4]

Yes, I do the same when freezing blueberries.

 

[Witty]

If my strawberries are a little on the soft side - I cook them. Small saucepan, cut the berries in half, just a tablespoon of water and a just a little caster sugar. Cook low and slow - just like any other stewed fruit. Yum. Use on ice cream - I like them with just a little custard.

 

[Penny4]

If my strawberries are a little on the soft side - I cook them. Small saucepan, cut the berries in half, just a tablespoon of water and a just a little caster sugar. Cook low and slow - just like any other stewed fruit. Yum. Use on ice cream - I like them with just a little custard.

Yum. Also, would be nice on porridge or muesli too for breakfast.

 

[MariaG]

I don't need to worry about extending the life of any fruit that comes into my household.
We devour the berries almost immediately, and the rest only lasts a couple of days beyond that.
Love our fresh fruit.

 

[Penny4]

I don't need to worry about extending the life of any fruit that comes into my household.
We devour the berries almost immediately, and the rest only lasts a couple of days beyond that.
Love our fresh fruit.

Fruit is yummy. I have 2 blueberry plants, so sometimes I have an abundance, so I freeze them.
My neighbours are away for a month on vacation, so I'm washing and freezing their blueberries that are ripe, so they can eat them when they return.

 

[Rusty-anne]

The main issue with fresh fruits is that they don't last very long—they tend to go bad in just a few days.

This can be frustrating when you want to stock up for a couple of weeks, but you can't because if you forget about them for a little while, they end up getting all mouldy by the time you remember to check on them.

But, that's about to change as we're here to share some useful tips…

A woman shared a simple ‘hack’ she uses to keep her strawberries fresh for a long time.

She initially didn't know about this technique' but later learned that storing strawberries in sealed glass jars with water significantly extends their freshness.

This revelation came after she bought berries from a supermarket, expecting them to spoil within a week, and decided to give an unconventional storage solution a try.

Much to her surprise, she noted that the strawberries remained fresh for as long as three weeks. This led her to promptly share the tip with the public via social media.

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A woman's ‘hack’ for keeping strawberries fresh for three weeks: storing them in glass jars. Image source: Pixabay.

She wrote, 'It took me 36 years to find out that if you put strawberries in glass jars, they last forever. These ones, no word of a lie, are over three weeks old. From the supermarket.'

'I'm lucky if I get them to last five days before they start to turn when I buy them from there. I don't know who else knows this trick, but if you don't, you're welcome.'

The post received over 4,100 likes and more than 2,100 comments from other users, although many remained divided over the effectiveness of the trick.

One user exclaimed, 'Oh my God. Thank you. I so needed that— my strawberries go bad so quickly.' Another responded, 'Amazing if it works because I'm sick of throwing half a tub away.'

A third user have more of a mixed review, saying, 'I did this with strawberries, and although they didn't mould and go mushy, they had a vinegar taste to them.'

Another person countered frankly with, 'Load of s**t. I tried it. They went off quicker.'

One even questioned, 'Why would you want to eat strawberries that are three weeks old and who knows how long they sat prior to buying? The nutrient content would be significantly diminished.'

'I do this, but it's a myth that they last forever. They do last ages and look fresh on the outside, but the inside rots. You'll smell it when you open the jar. Works for all berries and grapes, etc.,' another person wrote.

So, how long do fresh strawberries last in the fridge?

Strawberries should stay fresh for about a week. However, this can vary based on their age at purchase and the storage conditions prior to sale.

View attachment 30577

If strawberries are frozen at the peak of their freshness, they become an excellent source of vitamin C. Image source: Pixabay.

To make your strawberries last even longer, one tried and true method is freezing them. Here's how to freeze strawberries properly:

• Pat them dry with towels to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange the berries on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet or baking sheet.
• Freeze the sheet for 3-4 hours. This step is important to prevent the berries from becoming mushy when defrosting.
• Once the berries are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag for long-term storage.
• Frozen strawberries can last up to a year in the freezer, but to avoid freezer burn, consider vacuum sealing them.
• Remember that you can freeze strawberries in various forms: whole, sliced, crushed, with or without sugar.

To check if your strawberries have gone bad, look for dark spots, mouldy areas, bruises, or if they no longer smell or look good.

If you find some bad ones, you can try saving them by soaking them in cold ice water. But, unlike harder fruits like apples or pears, cutting away the bad parts might not work because the mould might have spread inside the berry.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has shared a hack she claims keeps strawberries fresh for up to three weeks.
• The method involves storing the strawberries in a sealed glass jar with water.
• The woman was amazed to find the strawberries lasted three weeks before showing signs of spoilage.
• Responses on social media were mixed, some people found the hack effective, while others voiced scepticism or concern about the nutrient content of the berries being significantly diminished after three weeks.

Members, how long do your strawberries stay fresh in the fridge, and do you have any other tricks to share? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Another method I use is washing your strawberries in water with a dash of vinegar. Let them steep for 15-20 minutes and see athe colour of the water afterwards. I pat them dry, put a paper towel in the strawberry box, and repack them. They last for 2 weeks or more, and have far less pesticides.

The main issue with fresh fruits is that they don't last very long—they tend to go bad in just a few days.

This can be frustrating when you want to stock up for a couple of weeks, but you can't because if you forget about them for a little while, they end up getting all mouldy by the time you remember to check on them.

But, that's about to change as we're here to share some useful tips…

A woman shared a simple ‘hack’ she uses to keep her strawberries fresh for a long time.

She initially didn't know about this technique' but later learned that storing strawberries in sealed glass jars with water significantly extends their freshness.

This revelation came after she bought berries from a supermarket, expecting them to spoil within a week, and decided to give an unconventional storage solution a try.

Much to her surprise, she noted that the strawberries remained fresh for as long as three weeks. This led her to promptly share the tip with the public via social media.

View attachment 30578

A woman's ‘hack’ for keeping strawberries fresh for three weeks: storing them in glass jars. Image source: Pixabay.

She wrote, 'It took me 36 years to find out that if you put strawberries in glass jars, they last forever. These ones, no word of a lie, are over three weeks old. From the supermarket.'

'I'm lucky if I get them to last five days before they start to turn when I buy them from there. I don't know who else knows this trick, but if you don't, you're welcome.'

The post received over 4,100 likes and more than 2,100 comments from other users, although many remained divided over the effectiveness of the trick.

One user exclaimed, 'Oh my God. Thank you. I so needed that— my strawberries go bad so quickly.' Another responded, 'Amazing if it works because I'm sick of throwing half a tub away.'

A third user have more of a mixed review, saying, 'I did this with strawberries, and although they didn't mould and go mushy, they had a vinegar taste to them.'

Another person countered frankly with, 'Load of s**t. I tried it. They went off quicker.'

One even questioned, 'Why would you want to eat strawberries that are three weeks old and who knows how long they sat prior to buying? The nutrient content would be significantly diminished.'

'I do this, but it's a myth that they last forever. They do last ages and look fresh on the outside, but the inside rots. You'll smell it when you open the jar. Works for all berries and grapes, etc.,' another person wrote.

So, how long do fresh strawberries last in the fridge?

Strawberries should stay fresh for about a week. However, this can vary based on their age at purchase and the storage conditions prior to sale.

View attachment 30577

If strawberries are frozen at the peak of their freshness, they become an excellent source of vitamin C. Image source: Pixabay.

To make your strawberries last even longer, one tried and true method is freezing them. Here's how to freeze strawberries properly:

• Pat them dry with towels to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange the berries on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet or baking sheet.
• Freeze the sheet for 3-4 hours. This step is important to prevent the berries from becoming mushy when defrosting.
• Once the berries are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag for long-term storage.
• Frozen strawberries can last up to a year in the freezer, but to avoid freezer burn, consider vacuum sealing them.
• Remember that you can freeze strawberries in various forms: whole, sliced, crushed, with or without sugar.

To check if your strawberries have gone bad, look for dark spots, mouldy areas, bruises, or if they no longer smell or look good.

If you find some bad ones, you can try saving them by soaking them in cold ice water. But, unlike harder fruits like apples or pears, cutting away the bad parts might not work because the mould might have spread inside the berry.

Key Takeaways

• A woman has shared a hack she claims keeps strawberries fresh for up to three weeks.
• The method involves storing the strawberries in a sealed glass jar with water.
• The woman was amazed to find the strawberries lasted three weeks before showing signs of spoilage.
• Responses on social media were mixed, some people found the hack effective, while others voiced scepticism or concern about the nutrient content of the berries being significantly diminished after three weeks.

Members, how long do your strawberries stay fresh in the fridge, and do you have any other tricks to share? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

I actually soak my berries in cold water and vinegar, as I do all my veges & fruit. It helps cleanse off pesticides and with strawberries, pat them dry, line the strawberry box with paper towel and they'll last for at least 2 weeks, and have far less pesticides...check out the water after cleansing...