Easy Fixes for 8 Common Kitchen Mishaps
How to Fix Unripe Strawberries
Problem: The containers of strawberries on sale for $1.99 seemed like a steal. But they don't taste remotely like the real deal.
Solution: Grandma would likely advise you to slice them, sprinkle them with sugar, and set them aside for a half hour until juices
form. And she'd be right. But to impart flavor, not just sweetness, add a touch of vanilla extract, a few drops of lemon juice,
or a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom with the sugar. For a bolder, boozier dessert, Gold says, add a splash of cassis
or red wine just before serving. (Try a light, fruity wine, such as Beaujolais.) You can also scatter thinly sliced fresh
basil or mint over the top.
Next time: Peer through the plastic before buying. Any trace of white near the stems means the berries were picked too early. Those
that appear soft or shriveled or are leaking juices are overripe. If you're still not sure, pop open the container and squeeze
gently; the berries should yield.
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