I had a list of things to get through, so I had my oldest kiddo watch this and he wrote down the procedure, and then followed it exactly. You're a wonderful teacher, thank you for this!
Hopefully you’ll see this. My strawberries always get condensation on my jars. What am I doing wrong ? They feel dry I put In jar when I look at them I see the condensation. Help
You’re not doing anything wrong.. it’s a fruit with water content. Just make sure you have a large paper towel or two at the bottom to absorb moisture. Then if it gets too wet, swap it with a new one.
I've heard of a lot of people worried about not staining their wash clothes with make up and the best remedy that I've heard is to use black towels... they still stain, but it's hard to see because they're black. This might work for berries as well... if not black, maybe dark navy? (Personally, I use a roll of paper towels, maybe every couple of years. So I can afford to splurge.) 💖🌞🌵😷
Perfect title for book: "I bought it, now what?" That is EXACTLY what brought me here, I bought 9 baskets of strawberries from a guy when I only really wanted one or two. lol Now I know what to do! Although I also will be freezing half. Thanks for the great tip!
@@TheCrossLegacy It worked! I filled 2 jars and the strawberries stayed fresh for 3 weeks!!! The rest I washed and air dryed same way but froze them for smoothies.
I had to go back in my History and find your video, wow it works great. We bought Costco strawberries that day and di not have any bad berries in over a week. Great Hack thank you🎉❤
Thank you Amy. I just listened to Cass's podcast with you & I am fascinated. I have wondered for quite some time why my onions & potatoes were going bad! I will be catching up on your channel. Like Cass, I think I am fan girl'in right now... lol. Glenda
Love your channel! Couple of questions: 1) Does the temperature in your home matter when drying strawberries? 2) Does the jar size or plastic lid matter for strawberries? 3) What temperature should my refrigerator be? For context I used pint size jars with metal lids. I washed them for 2 min. and let them dry 3-4 hours until bone dry but they are not staying fresh more than a few days to a week.
Are you getting alot of condensation in such a small jar? You can remove the lid for a few hours in the fridge to get rid of the condensation. Drying time does depend on climate of your area normally for me here in the Seattle area it is around 3-4hours. Our home is normally right around 70' and the inside of our fridge is set to 36'.
@@TheCrossLegacy thank you. Yes we were getting a lot of condensation in the small jar. I assumed that was the problem so we purchased half gallon jars since that was all our local stores had and they seemed to work better but not as long as I hoped. I plan to purchase the gallon jars you recommend on Amazon since my store is out but I was just curious if the plastic lid or size had anything to do with them lasting longer. My carrots and blueberries did fine in the smaller jars.
@@GabrielleGeorge a half gallon size should work perfectly, I use that size often. For berries it doesn't have to be a metal lid, a plastic lid is ok. You are remembering to set a timer when soaking the berries and only soak for 2 mins, right.
New to your channel. I needed this video on Tuesday, sadly I came across it today Saturday. I got a box of strawberries from the food bank Tuesday. I let them sit out to ripen, they molded 😢. I salivating about a half pint out of 8 pints. You would think at 71 I would know these things. It just proves your never to old to learn something new. Thanks.
It is never too late to learn. I am glad that you found my channel now and I hope that you can learn a lot so that you never have to throw away produce again.
I always put mine in canning jars, with a paper towel, but never used the vinegar. My berries will last 2-3 weeks. Going to try it with the vinegar and see if they last longer. Thanks...
@@TheCrossLegacy I just took 4 quarts of strawberries out of the vinegar water and the outer texture has completely changed. The strawberries feel slimy. What happened. Have lost all 4 quarts? Need help. 🆘
I do the same , refilling the bottles. But lately I can’t find the big bottles of Heinz vinegar and even the 32 oz. Ones are hard to find. Where do you find your Heinz lately
Thanks I have managed to save my potatoes and apples , ( put my potatoes in airtight container in fridge) an same applies to my lettuce but I put lettuce in ziploc bag in fridge and cucumber also I put in ziploc in my fridge , so I just need to figure with my banana , an my apples I put in open air in fridge
You can search on my channel to find how I take care of those items, I also have a bestselling eBook bundle that has directions for 75 produce items! thecrosslegacyshop.com/ A big one for bananas is buying organic and keeping them away from any other produce. Apples also should be kept away from other produce, but they will last the longest in the fridge. I hope that helps!
I was wondering after reading a lot of comments… what if I used a canning jar and over the top I put a paper towel then put the ring on- instead of the usual lid and ring. Would that help with condensation? With the bottom paper towel in place as well.
Are you having issues with condensation? Are you setting a timer while soaking and letting them air dry all of the way? The paper towel/ring idea might work for a short time but I don't know if it would give the same results if you want the berries to last.
An im not sure if its true but i did hear fruit should b only washed once u ready to use them so thats what i do i wash as needed other than that im looking for storing banana do you know how
Two of the most common mistakes are soaking them for longer than two minutes, or not letting them get completely dry. If one of those happened it could have caused the fermentation process to begin.
I apologize if this question has been asked already… you said you don’t use bleach for your white wash cloths.. may I ask how do you wash them to keep them white ❤
I find bleach makes whites turn yellow over the years. All of our bedding sheets, blankets, bathtowels are white including alot of my kitchen towels. One of the things for the kitchen towels is I don't use them on things that will stain like raspberries or cleaning up pomegranate juice. I use a nontoxic laundry cleaner that I buy online like oxyclean.
I prefer vinegar. It kills off the mold spores, e.coli, listeria, and other pathogens in just two minutes. It's also cost effective. Since it has always worked for me, I'll keep using it. :) Thanks for asking!
@@TheCrossLegacy thanks. I’ve read others say baking soda does the same but it’s alkaline where vinegar is acidic. Vinegar makes sense since we all know it makes a great cleaner.
By washing them with this technique, you are killing of the mold spores and other harmful pathogens. Right now in the news strawberries are being recalled because of Hepatitis A. Putting them in the jar after washing/drying will extend the life of the strawberries.
Amy do you do this only when strawberries are in season or do you continue to buy them year-round? I live in North Carolina and strawberries come and season for some thing like a month or two I believe so if you keep them for three weeks it seems like he would get 6 to 9 weeks worth of fresh strawberries and then none after that - is that right?
I'm glad i found your video. I just bought some beautiful organic strawberries and I'm going to try this method. How do you tell when it's "bone dry", what are we looking for aside from no obvious water on them? I was also wondering, can i remove the leaves before washing & storing them? Does the vinegar change the taste of the strawberries? Thank you
They need to remain whole for them to last weeks, once they are cut they will lonely last a few days. Around 3 hours is normally how long I leave them out to dry
Tried this for the first time last night. Went through all steps. Made sure berries were super dry. This morning the whole jar is VERY full of condensation. Any ideas why that might be? Seems counter productive to go through all this just to have them sit in a very wet jar.
Hello, I have to cover my berries with paper towel while drying because of the occasional fly that sneaks in the house. Does doing that still get the same results?
I'm glad you asked too! Once you cut off the stems, air can enter the fruit and that will start. them going bad faster. I keep grapes on the stem too for the same reason.
Glass will help them stay fresher longer. My strawberry jar currently has a plastic lid but I have used old pickle jars for years with metal lids. By washing them you are killing off the mold spores and harmful pathogens they will just last the longest in glass.
They last the longest in glass but by washing them this way you are killing off the mold spores so they will last longer no matter what container you use
I followed your directions EXACTLY. Is it normal for condensation to form on the edges of the glass jar? I let the strawberries dry for 4-5 hours. I put some paper towels in the bottom of the glass jar and then added the strawberries. Condensation started to form on the sides of the glass jar within a few hours after putting them in the fridge. I know the paper towels will absorb some of this but I'm afraid the excess moisture is going to be a problem.
This helped a little bit. Condensation would still form once I put lid back on but I don't think it's a major problem. I added additional paper towels to cover more of the sides of the jar and will periodically wipe away excess condensation that I can reach w/o emptying the jar. This definitely seems to be helping our strawberries/grapes to last longer. One thing I've noticed is that the strawberries and grapes are staying firmer and not getting soft/mushy on us. The fruit looks just as fabulous as it did the day I bought it. It's definitely worth the little extra effort to get our fruit to last a little longer. Thanks for the tips/videos!
I just went back and watched the video again.....and towards the end you actually mention the condensation.....how did I NOT SEE THIS the first time??????? My bad!
Hi its me again , im sooooooo sorry if im troubling u , i did heed your advice, i used airtight containers for strawberry an also tamatoes an also grapes so now im trying to figure out wether its same principles with onion an potatoes, shall i put in airtight Tupperware an put into the fridge , i wont b able to use glass Tupperware an no glass jars because I only got airtight plastic Tupperwares
Great tip. I stopped buying berries because I would end up throwing them out after a few days because of mold. I will try this. I wonder if using a little lemon juice when storing would also help preserve them?
Do you happen to have a storage cheat sheet for storing these produce? like if i buy a regular strawberry pack at walmart how big of a jar would i need?
@dgarnett4220 Many of the tips you can find the instructions on our website the books are how we are able to support the team and continue to make content.
yes, wash them in a vinegar rinse and then store them whole in the fridge. I also have an ebook you can download and print with written directions of over 75 produce items if you want it all in one place: thecrosslegacyshop.com/products/i-bought-it-now-what-full-collection-ebook-bundle-download
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that! Are you making sure they dry completely before putting them away? I stand. them up like hats so that all of the water can drain out of them and they are bone dry before storing.
I tried this today and the berries got soggy after :/ I waited about 2-3 hours later and they were mushy and dark red. Never fully dried. Hopefully I figure out what went wrong. Im trying to keep fresh picked Oregon berries. Had the AC going which I thought would help.
Hi. I am happy to help, make sure that you are following the instructions that I teach. 5% distilled white vinegar will kill off mold spores when you use 1/4 cup to 10 cups of water. Only soak for 2 mins and set a timer. Make sure they are bone dry when you put them in a a jar with a paper towel. Did you follow these steps when you tried it?
@hummingbird275 maybe some people don't really have the money to go out and buy everything necessary to follow the method 100% but they still want to try and make produce last longer so they use what they have. Lets not be judgemental.
Most of the produce I buy is organic and I wash it. Produce comes from farms and multiple people handle it no matter if it is organic or not. Plus this method kills off mold spores.
I have a hard time telling anyone or believing that anything removes pesticides completely because they get into the plant, the water it is grown in and grow with the item. Yes it will help remove surface pesticides but not pesticides inside the produce item, no wash will remove what is grown in the plant.
Hi i thought to inform u vinegar isnt neccessary i never used an paper towel not necessary too so i never used paper towel an also i only have plastic Tupperware with lid so this is wat i used an my strawberry lasted for 5 weeks im soooo glad i found u atleast i know how to keep strawberry fresh for longer u know before my strawberry lasted for just 2 weeks or under 2 weeks then i stopped buying strawberry but i know now
We are constantly working on upgrading equipment and editing skills as funds allow. Since this video was uploaded we have a new camera. Here are the written instructions www.thecrosslegacy.com/strawberries-in-a-jar
I am 85 and had never heard of doing it this way. I wish I had known about it years ago. Just found your channel and love it.
I'm so glad that you found me and that now you are able to learn and make these changes. I have over 500 videos you can watch, I hope you enjoy them.
I had a list of things to get through, so I had my oldest kiddo watch this and he wrote down the procedure, and then followed it exactly. You're a wonderful teacher, thank you for this!
www.thecrosslegacy.com/strawberries-in-a-jar for the future but that is so sweet
Hopefully you’ll see this. My strawberries always get condensation on my jars. What am I doing wrong ? They feel dry I put In jar when I look at them I see the condensation. Help
@@jric7057 did you put a paper towel in the bottom of the jar?
You’re not doing anything wrong.. it’s a fruit with water content. Just make sure you have a large paper towel or two at the bottom to absorb moisture. Then if it gets too wet, swap it with a new one.
@@edenelston7668 yes always and always gets that condensation
I've heard about this! Nice to see a complete video on keeping berries fresh in the refrigerator.
I found you on Lisa’s podcast! Thank you for all that you do!
So glad that you found me and that my information is helpful. Thank you for your kind words!
I have been curious about this. Great to have it all in one place! Thank you!❤️
there are also written instructions on thecrosslegacy.com
I've heard of a lot of people worried about not staining their wash clothes with make up and the best remedy that I've heard is to use black towels... they still stain, but it's hard to see because they're black. This might work for berries as well... if not black, maybe dark navy? (Personally, I use a roll of paper towels, maybe every couple of years. So I can afford to splurge.) 💖🌞🌵😷
Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing! 😍
Perfect title for book: "I bought it, now what?" That is EXACTLY what brought me here, I bought 9 baskets of strawberries from a guy when I only really wanted one or two. lol Now I know what to do! Although I also will be freezing half. Thanks for the great tip!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ that title we thought about for months. Have fun with your fresh strawberries.
@@TheCrossLegacy It worked! I filled 2 jars and the strawberries stayed fresh for 3 weeks!!!
The rest I washed and air dryed same way but froze them for smoothies.
I just shared this with my husband! We will definitely try this
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Awesome! I love my strawberries and grapes.
New subscriber here! You have such a bubbly personality! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for subscribing and watching. I appreciate it!
I had to go back in my History and find your video, wow it works great. We bought Costco strawberries that day and di not have any bad berries in over a week. Great Hack thank you🎉❤
Thank you!! Strawberry season is here in North Florida
Thank you Amy. I just listened to Cass's podcast with you & I am fascinated. I have wondered for quite some time why my onions & potatoes were going bad! I will be catching up on your channel. Like Cass, I think I am fan girl'in right now... lol. Glenda
Found you just in time for farmer's market season!
What other things can we store strawberries in? Great info!!😊
Glass containers will keep them fresh the longest. I use glass jars but you could use a glass airtight container.
Thanks for the info!
Love your channel! Couple of questions:
1) Does the temperature in your home matter when drying strawberries?
2) Does the jar size or plastic lid matter for strawberries?
3) What temperature should my refrigerator be?
For context I used pint size jars with metal lids. I washed them for 2 min. and let them dry 3-4 hours until bone dry but they are not staying fresh more than a few days to a week.
Are you getting alot of condensation in such a small jar? You can remove the lid for a few hours in the fridge to get rid of the condensation. Drying time does depend on climate of your area normally for me here in the Seattle area it is around 3-4hours. Our home is normally right around 70' and the inside of our fridge is set to 36'.
@@TheCrossLegacy thank you. Yes we were getting a lot of condensation in the small jar. I assumed that was the problem so we purchased half gallon jars since that was all our local stores had and they seemed to work better but not as long as I hoped. I plan to purchase the gallon jars you recommend on Amazon since my store is out but I was just curious if the plastic lid or size had anything to do with them lasting longer. My carrots and blueberries did fine in the smaller jars.
@@GabrielleGeorge a half gallon size should work perfectly, I use that size often. For berries it doesn't have to be a metal lid, a plastic lid is ok. You are remembering to set a timer when soaking the berries and only soak for 2 mins, right.
Refrigerators should be 40 degrees and freezers at 0 deg.
New to your channel. I needed this video on Tuesday, sadly I came across it today Saturday. I got a box of strawberries from the food bank Tuesday. I let them sit out to ripen, they molded 😢. I salivating about a half pint out of 8 pints. You would think at 71 I would know these things. It just proves your never to old to learn something new. Thanks.
It is never too late to learn. I am glad that you found my channel now and I hope that you can learn a lot so that you never have to throw away produce again.
Thanx sooo much, i could not determine what should b done, i could not determine should i wash peppers/ capiscum beforehand or as required only
Outstanding!❤️❤️❤️
Can you fill the jar to the top or should the jar be half empty?
Yes you can fill the jar
I just did this today. Let’s hope it works! 🤞🤞
Merry Christmas to you 2 & happy new year
I always put mine in canning jars, with a paper towel, but never used the vinegar. My berries will last 2-3 weeks. Going to try it with the vinegar and see if they last longer. Thanks...
I think you will find that the vinegar makes a big difference!
@@TheCrossLegacy
I just took 4 quarts of strawberries out of the vinegar water and the outer texture has completely changed. The strawberries feel slimy. What happened. Have lost all 4 quarts? Need help. 🆘
@@judymccleary7426 let's work through this..... did you set a timer while soaking?
@@TheCrossLegacy
Yes. Thank you for responding.
@@judymccleary7426 did you cut them?
Awesome! Hoping to never having to compost strawberries ever again!! Thank you!!
I do the same , refilling the bottles. But lately I can’t find the big bottles of Heinz vinegar and even the 32 oz. Ones are hard to find.
Where do you find your Heinz lately
I have been buying the 4monks from Costco
Thanks I have managed to save my potatoes and apples , ( put my potatoes in airtight container in fridge) an same applies to my lettuce but I put lettuce in ziploc bag in fridge and cucumber also I put in ziploc in my fridge , so I just need to figure with my banana , an my apples I put in open air in fridge
You can search on my channel to find how I take care of those items, I also have a bestselling eBook bundle that has directions for 75 produce items! thecrosslegacyshop.com/
A big one for bananas is buying organic and keeping them away from any other produce. Apples also should be kept away from other produce, but they will last the longest in the fridge. I hope that helps!
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I was wondering after reading a lot of comments… what if I used a canning jar and over the top I put a paper towel then put the ring on- instead of the usual lid and ring. Would that help with condensation? With the bottom paper towel in place as well.
Are you having issues with condensation? Are you setting a timer while soaking and letting them air dry all of the way? The paper towel/ring idea might work for a short time but I don't know if it would give the same results if you want the berries to last.
this is really nice video I'm watching thank you so much for sharing
You are welcome, thanks for watching
HI amy do i put the vinegar in first and then the strawberries? do I put the water in first for everything that I wash?
@christinepeters7110 it doesn't matter what ever way so you don't forget. Raspberries I try to put the water in the bowl first and set them in gently
An im not sure if its true but i did hear fruit should b only washed once u ready to use them so thats what i do i wash as needed other than that im looking for storing banana do you know how
I always wash them before storing them and they last 3-6 weeks depending on the fruit.
Yes il search for it definitely, there's somethin else i need to know, strawberry can i remove stem an store
No, once the stem is removed they start to deteriorate they need to remain whole
Thank you so much for sharing, what would be the ratio of water for 1/4 cup of vinegar?
Yes 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar 5%
My bowl holds 10 cups of water to 1/4 cup of vinegar
Do you buy organic strawberries or does this solution get rid of pesticides too? Thanks
I do buy organic strawberries.
Hi i got a pepper/ capiscum, i never physically cut it but i did use from there , i used only half
Store the unused half in a glass jar with a metal lid and it will stay fresh another week to 10 days.
Okay. I did this last Tuesday (it’s Monday today) and my strawberries look great BUT they fermented 😅 Where did I go wrong?
Two of the most common mistakes are soaking them for longer than two minutes, or not letting them get completely dry. If one of those happened it could have caused the fermentation process to begin.
I apologize if this question has been asked already… you said you don’t use bleach for your white wash cloths.. may I ask how do you wash them to keep them white ❤
I find bleach makes whites turn yellow over the years. All of our bedding sheets, blankets, bathtowels are white including alot of my kitchen towels. One of the things for the kitchen towels is I don't use them on things that will stain like raspberries or cleaning up pomegranate juice. I use a nontoxic laundry cleaner that I buy online like oxyclean.
Where you stayed in Ubud? Love the pool
You're adorable. Just discovered you and can't get enough. Thanks for all this produce help!
Thanks for following
HI Amy can I use any mason jar I have 3 different sizes
@@christinepeters7110 yes
What is your opinion of using baking soda instead of vinegar?
I prefer vinegar. It kills off the mold spores, e.coli, listeria, and other pathogens in just two minutes. It's also cost effective. Since it has always worked for me, I'll keep using it. :) Thanks for asking!
@@TheCrossLegacy thanks. I’ve read others say baking soda does the same but it’s alkaline where vinegar is acidic. Vinegar makes sense since we all know it makes a great cleaner.
So basically the strawberries last because they’re sealed properly in a jar? They just have to be dry before being put in there right?
By washing them with this technique, you are killing of the mold spores and other harmful pathogens. Right now in the news strawberries are being recalled because of Hepatitis A. Putting them in the jar after washing/drying will extend the life of the strawberries.
How about the pesticides that are sprayed on the strawberries and strawberries are the top sprayed fruit?
You can always grow your own and control what is on your food.
Thank you! I’m always washing my berries from now on.
You're welcome! It will keep them so much fresher!
Do you cut the strawberries leaves off first before putting into the jar??
No, once you cut them they begin to deteriorate
After a few days mine had a bit of a fizz to them when we bit into them.
Any tips?
Are you following the instructions? Setting a timer and only soaking for 2 mins
@@TheCrossLegacy yes definitely
Shall i cut it up and place in sealed container or is it better to keep as is an place in airtight container
Keep it whole in a glass jar for the best results
Amy do you do this only when strawberries are in season or do you continue to buy them year-round? I live in North Carolina and strawberries come and season for some thing like a month or two I believe so if you keep them for three weeks it seems like he would get 6 to 9 weeks worth of fresh strawberries and then none after that - is that right?
I use this same technique year round with store bought strawberries.
How much water do you use with the 1/4 cup of vinegar?
10 cups of water
Thank you!!
great info..will save us from wasting berries..thanks
Wondering if it's necessary to store them in glass jars. Would plastic Tupperware work ok?
Washing them this way will kill off the mold spores helping them to last longer but they will last the longest in glass compared to plastic
No, don't. Plastic contains phthalates and they damage your body.
Can you use a shallow glass container instead of a mason jar?
Yes
I'm glad i found your video. I just bought some beautiful organic strawberries and I'm going to try this method. How do you tell when it's "bone dry", what are we looking for aside from no obvious water on them? I was also wondering, can i remove the leaves before washing & storing them? Does the vinegar change the taste of the strawberries? Thank you
They need to remain whole for them to last weeks, once they are cut they will lonely last a few days. Around 3 hours is normally how long I leave them out to dry
I clean all my produce in H2O and vinegar and it really does extend the life of the food.
I'm glad you are seeing the results as well! It's wonderful how well it works.
What if I wanna cut off the leaves so they are ready to throw in yogurt? Can I do that or will they go bad quicker?
They will start to deteriorate quicker and will only last a couple of days
Tried this for the first time last night. Went through all steps. Made sure berries were super dry. This morning the whole jar is VERY full of condensation. Any ideas why that might be? Seems counter productive to go through all this just to have them sit in a very wet jar.
Just remove the lid in the fridge for a couple of hours.
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Ok thanx
Hello, I have to cover my berries with paper towel while drying because of the occasional fly that sneaks in the house. Does doing that still get the same results?
That would be fine
Ok im glad i asked i was thinking its remain fresh for longer without stems
I'm glad you asked too! Once you cut off the stems, air can enter the fruit and that will start. them going bad faster. I keep grapes on the stem too for the same reason.
Hi can I use Tupperware an if i could do i need open or airtight one?
Glass will help them stay fresher longer. My strawberry jar currently has a plastic lid but I have used old pickle jars for years with metal lids. By washing them you are killing off the mold spores and harmful pathogens they will just last the longest in glass.
if you find a bit of mold- can you cut it off then submerge?
I wouldn't if it is already moldy.
This may be a silly question, but does it HAVE to be stored in a glass container? Can the container be plastic?🙏🙏🙏🙏
They last the longest in glass but by washing them this way you are killing off the mold spores so they will last longer no matter what container you use
@@TheCrossLegacy Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you letting me know. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 👍
I followed your directions EXACTLY. Is it normal for condensation to form on the edges of the glass jar? I let the strawberries dry for 4-5 hours. I put some paper towels in the bottom of the glass jar and then added the strawberries. Condensation started to form on the sides of the glass jar within a few hours after putting them in the fridge. I know the paper towels will absorb some of this but I'm afraid the excess moisture is going to be a problem.
You can take the lid off for a while in the fridge.
This helped a little bit. Condensation would still form once I put lid back on but I don't think it's a major problem. I added additional paper towels to cover more of the sides of the jar and will periodically wipe away excess condensation that I can reach w/o emptying the jar. This definitely seems to be helping our strawberries/grapes to last longer. One thing I've noticed is that the strawberries and grapes are staying firmer and not getting soft/mushy on us. The fruit looks just as fabulous as it did the day I bought it. It's definitely worth the little extra effort to get our fruit to last a little longer. Thanks for the tips/videos!
I just went back and watched the video again.....and towards the end you actually mention the condensation.....how did I NOT SEE THIS the first time??????? My bad!
Hi im just wondering if i could cut my strawberry and place in airtight container in fridge
Once you cut them they start deterating and will only last a couple of days. It is better to leave them whole
Merry Christmas
Can plastic containers be used to store the strawberries?
They won't last as long in plastic
I’m going to have to try this... is this why people bring salads to work in glass jars?
yes you can prep them once for the week
Hi its me again , im sooooooo sorry if im troubling u , i did heed your advice, i used airtight containers for strawberry an also tamatoes an also grapes so now im trying to figure out wether its same principles with onion an potatoes, shall i put in airtight Tupperware an put into the fridge , i wont b able to use glass Tupperware an no glass jars because I only got airtight plastic Tupperwares
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Learn how to keep strawberries, and 75 other produce items fresh for weeks in my bestselling eBooks! thecrosslegacy.com/book/
Does it take off pesticides (spray before harvest)? I use baking soda to take off pesticides…
Yes and also kill off mold spores, e. Coli, listeria and other harmful pathogens that baking soda does not remove.
Can this be done with any produce ?
We have a book series called I Bought It, Now What? That list out the tips for all different types of produce items www.thecrosslegacy.com/book
Can I remove the stems then soak berries in vinegar and water?
Not unless you plan on eating them that day. For them to last keep the stems on.
Thanx sweetie
Il wash 1st, all your tips did work
What if my containers are plastic instead of glass?
They will still be clean but they won't last as long
Great tip. I stopped buying berries because I would end up throwing them out after a few days because of mold. I will try this. I wonder if using a little lemon juice when storing would also help preserve them?
I have never added lemon juice and Strawberries will last 3 weeks, blueberries 6-8wks
Why is it so difficult to just use her tried and true method???🙄
I've been doing this for awhile..but I still have moldy fruit within a week 😔
Are you following the instructions? If you follow them it will kill off the mold spores.
Do you happen to have a storage cheat sheet for storing these produce? like if i buy a regular strawberry pack at walmart how big of a jar would i need?
All of the details listed out in our book I Bought It, Now What? Available on www.thecrosslegacy.com
A Costco size pack goes into a gallon size jar
@@TheCrossLegacy oh okay, bought the book on Amazon Kindle yesterday but didn't think to check there Thanks!
The last page has a handy chart
@@TheCrossLegacywhy not print one out for us to see chart
@dgarnett4220 Many of the tips you can find the instructions on our website the books are how we are able to support the team and continue to make content.
Are plastic containers okay?
They will last longer in glass
It looked like you had 2 lbs of strawberries. If I only bought 1 lb and use a medium size bowl should I use half the vinegar or still use 1/4 cup?
Still use 10 cups of water to 1/4cup of vinegar. Soak for 2 mins
@@TheCrossLegacy Okay thank you.
Is that as far as you fill one jar or can you add another paper towel and another layer?
You can fill the jar all of the way to the top, you only need a paper towel on the bottom.
Shall I wash first and then store my peppers
yes, wash them in a vinegar rinse and then store them whole in the fridge. I also have an ebook you can download and print with written directions of over 75 produce items if you want it all in one place: thecrosslegacyshop.com/products/i-bought-it-now-what-full-collection-ebook-bundle-download
Is paper towel dry okay?
Yes a dry paper towel
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How do I store banana
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Oh no!😂 I'm sitting here eating unwashed strawberries I just got from the neighbor's farmstand (not sprayed). I saw that water and put them down😂😂😂
I even wash produce that we grow in our garden. There can still be bugs and dirt on it, plus it helps them to last longer.
Ok learned something from u
So happy to hear it!
Why can't you dry them individual rather than letting them sit for 3 hours ?
This is the way that I have found have worked the best
@TheCrossLegacy OKAY thank you, I will do as you stated
How about using hydrogen peroxide?
I use 5% distilled white vinegar because it kills the mold spores, e. Coli, listeria and other harmful pathogens
My raspberries still get so mushy this way!
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that! Are you making sure they dry completely before putting them away? I stand. them up like hats so that all of the water can drain out of them and they are bone dry before storing.
So tired of throwing away half the strawberries we buy. Thank you!
I tried this today and the berries got soggy after :/ I waited about 2-3 hours later and they were mushy and dark red. Never fully dried. Hopefully I figure out what went wrong. Im trying to keep fresh picked Oregon berries. Had the AC going which I thought would help.
Did you set a timer when you were soaking them?
Hi. I tried this and it did not work. Less than 7 days and some of the strawberries had some mold.
Hi. I am happy to help, make sure that you are following the instructions that I teach. 5% distilled white vinegar will kill off mold spores when you use 1/4 cup to 10 cups of water. Only soak for 2 mins and set a timer. Make sure they are bone dry when you put them in a a jar with a paper towel. Did you follow these steps when you tried it?
@@TheCrossLegacy I did all the steps only I put them in a long rectangle plastic bin with a lid so they only had 2 rows of strawberries stacked.
They will last longer in glass over plastic.
@@sarasayshi Why even try at all, if you are not capable of following Amy’s “ tried & true”
directions? 🙄 DUH❗️
@hummingbird275 maybe some people don't really have the money to go out and buy everything necessary to follow the method 100% but they still want to try and make produce last longer so they use what they have. Lets not be judgemental.
What about organic strawberries
Most of the produce I buy is organic and I wash it. Produce comes from farms and multiple people handle it no matter if it is organic or not. Plus this method kills off mold spores.
@@TheCrossLegacy thank you for your reply
I stopped eatin banana an stopped buying it just doesn't last
Buying organic bananas will allow them to last much longer. Store them on a banana hook and away from any other produce.
Does that remove pesticides?
I have a hard time telling anyone or believing that anything removes pesticides completely because they get into the plant, the water it is grown in and grow with the item. Yes it will help remove surface pesticides but not pesticides inside the produce item, no wash will remove what is grown in the plant.
@@TheCrossLegacy Thank you!
Hi i thought to inform u vinegar isnt neccessary i never used an paper towel not necessary too so i never used paper towel an also i only have plastic Tupperware with lid so this is wat i used an my strawberry lasted for 5 weeks im soooo glad i found u atleast i know how to keep strawberry fresh for longer u know before my strawberry lasted for just 2 weeks or under 2 weeks then i stopped buying strawberry but i know now
Vinegar kills off the mold spores, e. coli, listeria and other harmful pathogens
How much water for a quarter cup of vinegar? :)
10 cups
Yea this video could have been cut in half.
I have the hardest time hearing you.. your microphone isn’t very loud.. but thx you for info…
We are constantly working on upgrading equipment and editing skills as funds allow. Since this video was uploaded we have a new camera. Here are the written instructions www.thecrosslegacy.com/strawberries-in-a-jar
Your sound was too low
Omg- are people panicked about using paper towels. Cry me a river.