Agriculture + Lifestyle
5 Ways to Use Fresh Strawberries
Posted on April 22, 2024 1:39 PM
Strawberries are a popular commodity in Georgia, with patches sprinkled all over the state. Strawberries are usually ready to pick around mid-March in South Georgia and during the beginning of April in North Georgia. With more than 25 Certified Farm Markets across the state and our Farm Market Locator, it's easy to find fresh berries near you.
A majority of our markets have a U-pick option, which makes strawberry picking a fun, family-friendly spring activity. There really is nothing better than coming home with a basket of fresh strawberries ready to enjoy by themselves or in a delicious recipe. Here are a few of our favorites.
Strawberry Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza is a quick and delicious way to not only enjoy strawberries but any other delicious fruit you have on hand. It's always a big hit at family dinners and church suppers - definitely a go-to recipe!
Ingredients
1 1/2 tubes of refrigerated ready-made sugar cookie dough
12 oz cream cheese; softened
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
1-pint strawberries; thinly sliced lengthwise
Who can resist a homemade jam? Spread this preserve on toast, bisuits or combine it with local peanut butter for the ultimate PB&J.
Ingredients
½ cup of sugar
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 cups of strawberries
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Jot this recipe down, it's sure to become a favorite in your home. It showcases the flavors of juicy, Georgia strawberries to the fullest, with a smooth buttercream frosting.
Cake Ingredients
1 package of white cake mix
1 (3-oz.) package strawberry gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
1 cup butter, softened
1 (32-oz) package powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Angel Food Cake Ingredients
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely chopped
3 cups egg whites, cold
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Macerated Strawberries Ingredients
2 pounds strawberries
½ cup granulated sugar
Juice of two lemons
Angle Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries
Strawberry Scones
These scones are great as a dessert or for breakfast along side a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/3 cup of sugar
1 stick of unsalted butter, cold and cut into tiny pieces
1 large egg
1/2 cup of whole milk
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
1 cup of fresh, quartered strawberries
Glaze ingredients
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
3.4 cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
tiny pinch of salt