The humble strawberry boasts an amazing amount of Vitamin C (139% of the RDA) with only 49 calories per cup. It’s low glycemic, making it a perfect food for just about anyone.
They can be eaten raw, in smoothies, salads, ice cream or in cakes and pies. Simple strawberry recipes that feature the red jewel are some of the best, right?
They lend themselves equally to sweet or savory dishes and are easy to find year round, although the price is generally lower when they are in full season.They are often in season from late February through June each year, depending on where you live.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy strawberries later in the season. You can preserve the juicy jams for later enjoyment by freezing, dehydrating or canning.
Strawberries only last a short time, so enjoying them quickly in some simple strawberry recipes is the best option. So, how to keep your strawberries fresh?
- fill a large bowl with cool water and add 1/4 cup of white vinegar.
- Swirl the berries in the vinegar water for about 10 minutes to help kill off any mold spores that are on them. This will help extend their “shelf life” by a couple of days.
- Rinse carefully, then allow the air to dry.
- Normally you would want to store them on the counter at room temperature, but I often will store mine in the fridge to help extend their life.
Looking for some inspiration to upgrade your strawberry game? Don’t get me wrong – I love snacking on fresh strawberries raw, all by themselves, with nothing else! However, I’m also obsessed with these fun ideas, so give them a try!
Here are 80 delicious ways to enjoy these sweet berries in this Ultimate Simple Strawberry Recipes Collection!
Strawberry Recipes for Salads
1. Spinach Strawberry Salad
With feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, and plenty of poppy seeds (and of course, strawberries!) to go around, you can’t go wrong with this tasty springtime salad.
2. Strawberry Beet Salad
Nothing says springtime harvests quite like beets and strawberries do when paired together! This recipe has many of the same ingredients that you’ll find in the above salad – but of course, with extra color via the beets.
3. Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry salsa is another great go-to. It tastes great as a spread on bread or with fresh pita chips. You’ll need things like maple syrup and red onion to get started!
4. Strawberry Jelly
This strawberry jelly is simple to make, with pectin and lemon juice to make it safe for the water bath canner.
5. Strawberry Freezer Jam
Of course, you don’t have to rely on the water bath canner if you want to make large batches of jam and store them for the long-term. Just try this strawberry freezer jam out for size!
6. Strawberry Jam
Here’s another great way to use up those fresh strawberries. It’s chunkier than a jelly recipe with a lot of heft to make it perfect for a complete breakfast.
7. Peppered Balsamic Berry Jam
This unique recipe for using up strawberries isn’t quite as sweet as the other recipes on this list – it’s incredibly unique and delicious nonetheless!
8. Strawberry Maple Jam
This jam contains maple syrup as a natural sweetener. Paired with the strawberries, you won’t need anything else!
9. Chia Seed Strawberry Jam
Chia seeds are loaded with healthy fats and fiber to keep you full all day long. This jam pairs strawberries with chia seeds for a hearty and absolutely delicious spread.
10. Strawberry Freezer Jam (take two!)
Here’s another recipe for strawberry freezer jam to try if the first didn’t work well for the ingredients you had on hand.
11. Strawberry Black Pepper Jam
With a dash of black pepper, this jam is zesty and sweet all in one!
12. Strawberry Lemonade Cubes
These strawberry cubes for lemonade will take your lemonade stand game to the next level for sure!
13. Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream
Believe it or not you CAN make your own ice cream right at home – and it’s not as difficult as you might think, either. Give this recipe with fresh strawberries a try! You won’t regret it.
14. Strawberry Yogurt Pops
If you love those store bought Greek yogurt bars but dislike all the added sugar, boy, do I have a recipe for you! This easy, kid-friendly recipe incorporates natural ingredients like yogurt strawberries, maple syrup, and vanilla for a tasty summertime treat.
15. Strawberry Pancakes
Who doesn’t love strawberries on pancakes? This recipe calls for buttermilk but if you don’t have any, you can substitute regular milk and lemon juice!
16. Strawberry Fruit Snacks
Again, another kid-friendly recipe that’s a lot healthier than the store bought version. You’ll just need a few silicone molds to make these fruit snacks appealing to your kids with all kinds of shapes and styles!
17. Strawberry Apple Granola
Strawberry apple granola is easy to make – and this recipe is gluten free for extra bragging rights, too!
18. Banana Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce
Another family-friendly pancake recipe for you to enjoy! Two fruits are better than one, am I right?
19. Strawberry Cream Cups
These dessert cups are to die for! Decadent and rich, perfect for those springtime holiday parties.
20. Strawberry Pizza
Strawberry pizza is tender and sweet, made with a sweet cream cheese spread and a strawberry glaze. What’s not to love?
21. Strawberry Shortcake (gluten free)
Of course, any kind of strawberry shortcake is good in my book – but chances are, you already know how to make a regular strawberry shortcake. So give this gluten-free recipe a try instead!
22. Strawberry Pie
Classic strawberry pie is the quintessential summertime favorite.
23. Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Flour
Here’s another fun take on the classic strawberry shortcake recipe – this time with almond flour instead of regular flour.
24. Paleo Berry Pie
If you’re following the paleo diet, it might be disheartening to see that many of the recipes on this list aren’t exactly paleo-friendly. Have I got the recipe for you!
This delicious paleo pie includes blueberries and blackberries -but you can weave at strawberries, too, for an extra dose of diet-friendly goodness.
25. Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate
If you love strawberry lemonade but don’t want to make it from the sugar-laden mixes at the store, this concentrate is a great substitution. It can even be canned for long term storage!
26. Strawberry Beet Smoothie
This is a great dairy-free and gluten-free breakfast option that you need to try!
27. Strawberry Milk
If you enjoyed those neon-pink cartons of strawberry milk as a kid, don’t worry – you can make a healthier version for your adult self at home. Give this recipe a try!
28. Strawberry Milkshake
Another fun dessert recipe to try – it will cool you down, for sure!
29. Probiotic Strawberry Smoothie
This strawberry smoothie has kefir as the secret ingredient – so it’s loaded with gut-healthy probiotics to keep you in check.
30. Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
These delicious strawberry oatmeal bars are healthy enough that you can eat them as a snack, or for breakfast, lunch, dinner – or all of the above!
31. Strawberry Cake
This low fat strawberry cake is easy to make and ready to eat in less than two hours.
32. Strawberry Crisp
Who doesn’t love strawberry crisp? While I’m partial to apple crisp, myself, this strawberry crisp comes in as a close second.
33. Strawberry Lemon Blondies
I love regular blondies, but somehow, the chocolatey version just doesn’t sit as well for me in the springtime. These strawberry lemon blondies are the perfect alternative!
34. Strawberry Crumb Bars
These tasty treats go great with a steaming cup of coffee!
35. Strawberry Spoon Cake
This cake is so good you’ll want to eat it right out of the pan – with – you guessed it! – a big spoon.
36. Strawberry Cobbler
You can’t go wrong with a simple strawberry cobbler, now can you?
37. Easy Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry sorbet is another simple dish that comes together fast. With few ingredients, it’s also quite healthy.
38. Strawberry Bliss
This dessert recipe has an all-star lineup of ingredients, including cream cheese, strawberry jam, and vanilla pudding mix.
39. Strawberry Cookies
Strawberry cookies are easier (and quicker) to make than you might think. Here’s a fast and easy recipe to try.
40. Strawberry Cream Shortbread
This shortbread recipe can be eaten like a cake, or made into a smaller batch to shape into cookies. It’s diverse – and delicious!
41. Strawberry Creme Fraiche Biscuits
The name sounds fancy but these biscuits are super easy to make.
42. Strawberry Pudding
This recipe has all kinds of fun ingredients, like orange blossom honey and red wine.
43. Valentine’s Night Strawberries
Are you looking for a romantic snack to share with your honey on Valentine’s Day? These berries are absolutely tantalizing.
44. Strawberry Sauce
This strawberry sauce is another recipe that’s easy to make. Once you whip up a large batch, you can use it for all kinds of dishes, breakfasts to desserts alike.
45. Strawberry Bread with Pecans
I’ve included a basic strawberry bread recipe below, but if you want to add a heartier crunch to your dish, this strawberry bread with pecans is to die for.
46. Strawberry Strudel
Made with phyllo dough and field-fresh strawberries, this strudel is flaky and buttery – and absolutely perfect.
47. Strawberry Whipped Cream
Why just eat strawberries when you could have – strawberry whipped cream? This recipe can be put on just about anything, from strawberry shortcake to chocolate pie.
48. Strawberry Bread
Here’s that plain Jane strawberry bread recipe I promised you! It’s freezer-friendly, too.
49. Strawberry Parfait With Cottage Cheese
You might not think of cottage cheese as a strawberry accompaniment, but give it a try – trust me, you won’t regret it.
50. Strawberry Rhubarb Fool
If you haven’t had a fool yet, you’re missing out. Give this classic strawberry rhubarb variation a try!
51. Strawberry Pink Drink
With ingredients like green tea, unsweetened coconut milk, and plenty of strawberries, this beverage is reminiscent of your favorite Starbucks drink (without all the calories and sugar, of course).
52. Strawberry Slushie
This strawberry slushie is perfect for these surprisingly hot June days.
53. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Can’t decide whether you want to make shortcake or cupcakes? This recipe will let you get the best of both worlds.
54. Strawberry Cheesecake Dream Bars
You aren’t dreaming – these delicious bars combine decadent ingredients like cream cheese, white chocolate, and Cool Whip for amazing flavor – oh, and lots of strawberries, of course!
55. Perfect Strawberry Muffins
These strawberry muffins have cinnamon, strawberries, and all kinds of other delicious ingredients to make them ideal for a breakfast on the go.
56. Strawberry Ricotta Galette
This dish is sure to impress your brunch guests. The ricotta makes it super savory while the strawberries and powdered sugar add the perfect touch of sweetness.
57. Strawberry Puree
Know you want to make something with your strawberries – but just aren’t sure what yet? If so, you may want to whip up a batch of this strawberry puree and stick it in the freezer. You’ll always have something on hand at a moment’s notice!
58. Strawberry Scones
These strawberry scones will literally melt in your mouth!
59. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Here’s another recipe for strawberry ice cream, but this one is JUST strawberry with no extra flavors added in.
60. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are perfect for holiday parties!
61. Strawberry Crumb Bars
Here’s another fun recipe to try for breakfast (or snack) any day of the year.
62. Strawberry Pound Cake
You can’t go wrong with this filling strawberry pound cake recipe.
63. Amish Strawberry Bread
With hearty ingredients like eggs, almond extract, and of course, strawberries, this bread will go a long way in any household.
64. Strawberry Icebox Cake
This classic cake recipe from the ‘50s gets a summery spin with plenty of strawberries and powdered sugar!
65. Strawberry Juice
Another simple, healthy recipe to try is this one for strawberry juice. It’s sweetened naturally with agave nectar!
66. Crustless Fresh Strawberry Pie
This crustless fresh strawberry pie is made with ingredients like fresh strawberries, eggs, and almond extract – but without the crust, you lose a lot of the calories. Healthy, right?
67. Macerated Strawberries
Macerated strawberries can be eaten on their own but they can also be used in a variety of other recipes, too.
68. Strawberry Fool
Here’s the classic strawberry fool recipe for you to try!
69. Fresh Strawberry Cake with Frosting
You can’t go wrong with a simple pink frosted cake.
70. Strawberry Basil Chicken
This is one of my favorite dinner recipes that uses strawberries. It tastes great over spinach salad or with some wild rice!
71. Strawberry Basil Focaccia
Another fun dinner recipe, this focaccia bread tastes great with pasta or even as a meal all by itself.
72. Barbequed Strawberry Chicken
Ready to get the grill fired up? This barbequed strawberry chicken recipe will have you ready for BBQ season.
73. Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
This uber-healthy dinner recipe tastes wonderful with roasted potatoes!
74. Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic Pizza
This simple pizza is surprisingly quick to whip up. Another freezer-friendly pick too!
75. Strawberry Cucumber Salad
Here’s another simple salad to try.
76. Strawberry Bruschetta
You’ve had regular bruschetta – now here comes strawberry bruschetta! You won’t regret switching things up – trust me.
77. Coeur a la Creme with Roasted Strawberries
Here’s another fancy strawberry recipe for your next dinner party.
78. Roasted Strawberry Margarita
After all the cooking you’ve done, you deserve a drink! Here’s a simple strawberry margarita recipe to try.
79. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Here’s one more decadent strawberry dessert you can make.
80. Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta
Last but not least, one of my favorite recipes of all time for strawberries. It’s savory and sweet – and surprisingly simple to whip up, too!
So what are you waiting for? With this list, there’s now more ways than ever before to enjoy strawberries during every season of the year.
What are some of your favorite simple strawberry recipes? Which one will you try first? Be sure to pin this for later!
Heather Harris
Heather’s homesteading journey started in 2006, with baby steps: first, she got a few raised beds, some chickens, and rabbits. Over the years, she amassed a wealth of homesteading knowledge, knowledge that you can find in the articles of this blog.
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