Wondering what are the most delicious things to do with overripe strawberries? Find out below.
Can words even describe how happy we are that strawberry season has begun? However, even if you’re one of those people who can eat an entire pint in one sitting, buy enough and we guarantee you’ll end up with at least a few mushy ones.
What should you do then? Find out some of the most delicious things to do with overripe strawberries.
Delicious Things to Do with Overripe Strawberries
- Put it in the blender
For instant satisfaction, throw strawberries into the blender. No, the mushiness will not take away, in fact, it will help create a compact, smoother mixture. You know what’s best, you’re not limited at all, regardless of whether you prefer milkshakes, smoothies, or even strawberry milk, this is one of the most delicious things to do with overripe strawberries.
- Cakes, cupcakes & muffins
Just as overripe bananas are ideal for baking, so can overripe strawberries, mashed or simply chopped and mixed into delicious baked treats. The Internet is full of recipes that use this fruit to celebrate everything delicious about summer.
We believe you will find one that will satisfy your taste buds. Wondering which one is our favorite? You won’t go wrong if you try this strawberry with oreos cake. It is an absolute must on these hot summer days.
- Jam
Making jam is the most obvious, but also one of the delicious things to do with overripe strawberries. The best thing is that you can use every berry, and you can also preserve large quantities or make just a tiny batch of refrigerator jams.
You can enjoy toast with fresh strawberry jam every morning or use it in a variety of bakery dishes. It’s a really fun ingredient for baked goods such as cookies, muffins, or cake batter.
- Frozen Desserts
Although many would think otherwise, overripe strawberries are a much better option to use in frozen desserts as they begin to break down and won’t freeze into a harder icy texture like fresher, firmer strawberries.
We recommend that you cook or macerate them with sugar and only then swirl or blend them into bases for ice cream, popsicles, or sorbet, depending on your preferences.
- Dips & Compotes
If you are looking for delicious things to do with overripe strawberries, keep in mind that you are not limited to the classics such as jam. Even more, let your imagination run wild because only the sky is the limit.
Along with cakes, our favorites are various strawberry compotes and dips, we simply enjoy them. We recommend that you cut the strawberries with apples, raspberries, and apricots into small pieces, from which you will make a delicious salsa that you will serve with homemade cinnamon and sugar chips.
Wrapping Up
True strawberry lovers know that there are no limits when it comes to overripe fruits. There is almost no recipe in which they would not fit well. This time we have made a selection for you of the most delicious things to do with overripe strawberries.
Have you found your favorite? Let us know in the section below.
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Author’s bio
Karen Rutherford is founder and editor in chief at Cake Decorist. You will often find her in the kitchen trying out some new recipes. As a pâtissière and baking enthusiast, Karen has decided to share her knowledge with the internet audience and provide the best tips and recipes for baking and decorating your favorite sweets.
