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    12 EASY Things to Make with Strawberries

    Published: Apr 23, 2024 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Enjoy the sweet flavors of strawberry season any time of year with these easy strawberry recipes you can make with fresh or frozen strawberries. 

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    We go through a ton of strawberries in our house. In the winter, it's mostly frozen strawberries because ... well ... Minnesota. But during warmer months when we can get our hands on juicy fresh picked strawberries, we are all about throwing them into everything from strawberry spinach salads to strawberry pies.

    Whether your summer strawberry picking adventures have yielded an abundance of berries, or you need to work through a big Costco bag of frozen strawberries, take a spin through some of our favorite strawberry recipes and other simple ways to use sweet strawberries. 

    The BEST Strawberry Recipes

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    Mini Strawberry Pies
    These little strawberry pies are delicious treats for Valentine's Day or summer picnics. Tuck juicy strawberries, strawberry jam, and lemon zest into store-bought pie crust, bake until golden brown, and drizzle with lemon powdered sugar icing. 
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    No-Bake Strawberry Pie
    Strawberry Jello pie in a graham cracker crust is a stunning summer pie and super easy to make with just 5 ingredients. 
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    Strawberry Salad
    Toss sliced fresh strawberries with baby spinach, peppery arugula, or romaine, then add your favorite salad fixings like red onion, avocado, cucumber, and asparagus. Add creamy goat cheese or feta, crunchy walnuts or almonds, and a simple lime vinaigrette. 
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    Strawberry Crostini
    Place strawberries -- fresh or roasted, below -- on layer slices of toasted baguette with whipped ricotta or sweet marscapone. Drizzle with warm honey, sprinkle with nuts, and enjoy! 
    Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
    Roasting is a great way to use up overripe strawberries and maximize their sweet flavor. Just arrange on a single layer on a cookie sheet, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, and roast. Amazing on vanilla ice cream or pound cake. 
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    Simple Strawberry Shortcake
    Layer homemade biscuits or sponge cakes from the grocery store with fresh berries and whipped cream or Cool Whip. We love this Brown Sugar Cinnamon Whipped Cream!  
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    Strawberry Salsa
    Brighten up your favorite store-bought fresh salsa or homemade salsa recipe with diced ripe strawberries. Sweet, juicy berries would be a delicious addition to my mango habanero salsa recipe! 
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    Strawberry Skewers
    You can go in a couple of different ways here. For sweet strawberry skewers, thread whole strawberries and other seasonal fruits onto skewers and serve with strawberry fluff dip.
    Or go savory and make strawberry caprese skewers with whole berries, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction. 
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    Strawberry Lemonade
    A refreshing glass of strawberry lemonade is the best way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. Puree ½ pound of strawberries in a blender and add them to a pitcher of your favorite lemonade.  
    For more fresh ideas, check out these 14 ways to make lemonade taste even better!
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    Strawberries and Cream
    Strawberries and cream is a real treat and classic strawberry dessert.
    To make homemade whipped cream, mix 1 cup of heavy cream with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a cold metal or glass bowl until it reaches soft peaks -- when they barely hold their shape and fold down onto themselves. Serve with sweet, juicy summer strawberries. 
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    Fruit Salad
    Make a dessert fruit salad and stir strawberries and other fresh fruit into a sweet creamy dressing with Cool Whip and vanilla pudding. 
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