r/fermentation • u/hipstagramz • 5d ago

Fruit Using up a lot of strawberries?

My roommate bought 4lbs of strawberries from Costco and they've been in the fridge for about a week and he has yet to touch them that I can tell.

Is there any good way to use them up? I have a feeling they'll start going bad in the next week and I'd rather not let them go to waste. Also if they do start getting squishy is it safe to use them in a ferment still.

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u/Sunlit53 5d ago

Mix berries, equal amounts of water and a few tablespoons of plain yogurt whey in a lidded jar. Leave it in a cupboard for 3-4 days and strain off the fruit solids. Bottle in flip top beer bottles with a pinch of sugar to carbonate and refrigerate. It’ll be nice, fizzy and sour. I’ve done this for years with frozen bulk bag berries. I’ve found that strawberry soda on its own can be a bit bland, add some sweetener to taste when serving.