For surplus strawberries, don’t cut the stems off or wash them until you know what you want to use them for. I suggest cleaning, slicing, and freezing a few in Ziploc bags. They keep well and can be added to smoothie drinks and fizzy punches at parties.
Strawberries are great toppers just like cherries. They can be glazed over for strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, and strawberry cheesecake. Churn some fresh strawberry ice cream on a hot day. Strawberries make great additions to your cereal in the morning. Granola and strawberries make for the perfect pair.
Do you want to do something special for a loved one? Dip a dozen or so of the biggest strawberries in baking chocolate and let them harden in the refrigerator. Enjoy after dinner with a glass of champagne.
Use those strawberries to prepare for a rainy day. My grandmother used to boil and can them to make strawberry preserves. All winter long, we would eat fresh strawberry preserves on hot, buttery biscuits. Canning is an arduous process but a beneficial one if you have a lot of strawberries left.
