Strawberry season is here, smart recipes for making the most of summer berries

Summer in Estonia means strawberry season. As homegrown berries ripen, many people want to take them to the kitchen and prepare delicious cakes, desserts, and winter preserves. Here you'll find the best ideas for using strawberries in every way.

Strawberry season is one of the most anticipated moments of the Estonian summer. As soon as the first homegrown berries are ready, many people are eager to bring them to the kitchen and prepare something delicious.

Strawberries work incredibly well in many dishes. Classic cakes and tarts are of course the first choice, but berries also fit nicely in salads, sauces, and even savoury dishes. Fresh strawberries add both vibrant colour and a sweet-tart flavour to any plate.

A healthy and versatile berry

Strawberries are not only delicious, they're a real health powerhouse. The berries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, making them ideal for everyday meals for both children and adults.

To preserve the taste of summer, it's worth putting part of the harvest in jars or the freezer. Jam, syrup, or simply frozen berries provide a pleasant reminder of the warm season during the winter months.

Recipe ideas

Strawberries can be used in cream soups, smoothies, yoghurt sauces, and even in marinades that pair well with grilled meat. However, the simplest way to enjoy them is fresh berries on their own, quick, healthy, and irresistibly delicious.