Recipe - VANILLA'D STRAWBERRIES

Weekend Treat - Vanilla’d Strawberries

I love berries of all kinds, but living in Southern California, the strawberry is king!  With major production both north in Santa Maria and south in Oxnard, these luscious gems are available for a much longer season than most places. With that being said, you never know when someone will be thinking of you and just hand you a flat or two.  Nope, not complaining at all, but fatigue can set in so I have a few strategies on how to make them last.  On of my favorites and a true delight for others is what call Vanilla'd Strawberries. 

Many people will sugar and freeze their berries, but I like to add a little hint of vanilla.  I find this adds just a little mystery in the background, and when they come out of the freezer they are ready or baking or topping your favorite Saturday morning quick bread, like waffles, hot cakes or just topping some yogurt.  Give these a try, and tell me what you think.  R-

Vanilla’d Strawberries

6 Baskets Strawberries (about 3 quarts hulled)

1 Cup Sugar, White

1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Wash, core and quarter berries.  Add sugar and vanilla then toss well.  Place in jars in the refrigerator or in zip top bags to freeze. When freezing, be sure to lay out your bags flat.  Then, when they are frozen you can just break off a piece to use and are not committed to defrosting the whole bag.

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