strawberries

Strawberries have a peak season that moves fast, arriving in late spring and hitting their best in early summer when they’re sweet enough to eat straight from the container. That’s when the small batch strawberry rhubarb jam makes the most sense, when shortcake is worth the effort, and when a strawberry peach smoothie tastes like the actual season.

But frozen strawberries extend the collection well beyond June — a glazed brownie made with frozen berries is proof that a great strawberry dessert doesn’t have to wait for fresh.

This collection covers everything from a five-minute smoothie to a show-stopping pavlova topped with fresh fruit.