Strawberries

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What is Strawberries

Dating back to the times of the Romans strawberries have been eaten as a sweet flavorful fruit as well as for its medicinal qualities. Strawberries are probably the most common and popular berry in the U.S..

Substitute for Strawberries

Substitute frozen for fresh OR substitute raspberries

Equivalents

4 cups fresh sliced strawberries = 1 quart
1 pint=2 1/2 cups whole or 1 3/4 cup sliced or 1 1/4 cups puréed
1 pint = 24 med. whole
1 cup whole = 4 oz., 1/2 cup puréed

Equivalents For Frozen Strawberries
10 oz. pkg. of sliced frozen strawberries = 1 cup drained, 1 1/4 cups w/syrup
20 oz. pkg. - whole = 4 cups whole, 2 1/4 cups puréed

metric conversions →

Berries

One interesting aspect of the strawberry is that its seeds are on the outside of the fruit. Because the seeds absorb chemical sprays it is best to purchase organic strawberries whenever possible.

In addition to being available fresh, strawberries freeze very well and once thawed can be used in smoothies, jams and as a filling pies or other pastries.

Nutrition Information For Strawberries

Serving Size

1 cup, halves

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2mg

Potassium

233g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 12g

Dietary Fiber 3g

10%

Sugars 7g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Strawberries Recipes

Libido Boosting Shake
Recipe includes kiwi, cateloupe, strawberries, orange, wheat germ, walnut butter and coconut water.
Pineapple Tiramisu
This is a beautiful recipe for a Pineapple Tiramisu. The dessert is created with layers of pound cake and a layer of a pineapple infused cream cheese and mascarpone cheese whip. The tiramisu is then it is garnished with a fruit relish and fruit purees.