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Strawberries are the perfect summer fruit and are at their best in the UK during the spring and summer months. Whether you enjoy yours as is, with lashings of cream or in a dessert - the short shelf life of strawberries can be frustrating. But there are steps you can take to make your strawberries last longer.
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With fruit and vegetables getting more and more expensive, making them last longer is key to getting the most for your money.
Once strawberries lose their freshness, they begin to get mushy and the sweetness fades. They can also develop mould which spreads quickly to other fruit.
However, with just white vinegar and water you can prolong the life of strawberries by a few days.
Read on for how to make strawberries last longer.
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You will need
-White vinegar
-Water
-Colander or salad spinner
-A large bowl
First, add half a cup of white vinegar and two and a half cups of water to a large bowl.
Add the strawberries to the mixture and allow to sit for several minutes.