Tip For Keeping Strawberries Longer
How many times have you purchased a punnet of strawberries, only to throw them away a day or two later? I know I use to tell myself not to buy them, as I was just wasting my pennies. Well here is a little tip to make those strawberries last longer. I have tried this little trick a number of times and I can honestly say they lasted anywhere from 1-2 weeks after I bought them home.
I can't remember where I read about this, but I do know it sure does work. So for 10 minutes out of your day try this and see the results for yourself.
What you need to do:
- Fill your sink or a bowl with water, for every 2 cups water, place 1/4 cup vinegar. You can use either white or apple cider vinegar.
- Let them sit in the water for about 5 mins.
- Place strawberries in a colander and rinse under running water.
- Place on a piece of paper towel/absorbent paper, and allow to dry.
- Once completely dry, place uncovered in the fridge.
How Does It Work?
The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in the vinegar will kill the bacteria and mould spores on the strawberries.
You will certainly not taste the vinegar.
Great little tip.
