How to Ferment Strawberries
How to ferment fresh strawberries into a lightly cultured jam as a natural preservation method and to significantly enhance probiotics and enzymes. Makes a tasty topping for pancakes, toast, and waffles. Also delicious to stir into oatmeal, yogurt, or kefir.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pints fresh organic strawberries *grown in soil (not hydroponic)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup liquid whey *raw kefir whey is best
Instructions
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Rinse the fresh strawberries in filtered water after removing the green tops,
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Cut the whole strawberries into eighths and place them in a quart-sized jar. Be sure to leave at least 1" space for the ferment to breathe.
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Gently mash the strawberries in the mason jar to release the juices. Mash lightly for a chunkier consistency and more firmly for a puree-like consistency.
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Stir in the raw honey and whey.
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Screw on the lid tightly and leave on the counter for 1-3 days. Gently stir the mixture twice each day until bubbles appear and you detect a fizzy smell when you remove the lid. Taste and continue fermentation until your desired balance between sweet/tangy is achieved.
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Refrigerate and serve as desired. Stir into yogurt, kefir, or oatmeal. Makes a great topping for ice cream, toast, pancakes, or waffles too.
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This strawberry ferment will last for weeks (if not months) and gradually grow tangier with time.