FROZEN STRAWBERRIES WITH SUGAR RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally; cool on a wire rack. Set aside 1/3 cup for topping; sprinkle remaining nut mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-in. dish., In a large saucepan, combine the egg whites, 1 tablespoon sugar, water and cream of tartar over low heat. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed until mixture reaches 160°. Pour into a large bowl. Add strawberries, lemon juice and remaining sugar; beat on high for 8 minutes or until light and fluffy., In another large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into strawberry mixture. Transfer to prepared dish; sprinkle with the reserved nut mixture. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.

Steps:

• Place fresh Strawberries in your sink, along with a colander.
• Use a paring knife or huller and carefully remove the berry caps.
• Discard caps and any bruised or bad berries.
• Gently wash each berry under cold running water, place in colander.
• Let the berries drain in the colander for about 5 minutes.
• Place berries in a large bowl or pot.
• Add 3/4 cups of sugar for each quart of berries.
• Gently stir the sugar and berries until all sugar crystals have dissolved. Let sit for about 5 minutes and gently stir again.
• Spoon the berries and juice into the freezer approved bags or containers.
• Wipe the tops of the containers, apply lids and seal securely.
• Place the sealed containers in the freezer as quick as possible.