America’s favorite berry, Strawberries are a nutritious fruit that are high in fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories. They contain many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and folate.

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Local Montana Superfood

Heart health: strawberries can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

• Immunity: vitamin C in strawberries can help strengthen the immune system.

• Skin health: vitamin C in strawberries can help boost collagen production and tone the skin.

• Brain health: their polyphenols may help protect the brain from neurodegenerative diseases.

• Weight loss: strawberries can help promote weight loss by increasing the production of fat-burning hormones.

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Great in Food, Beverages

• Fresh consumption: eaten directly as a snack.

• Jams and preserves: used to make jams, jellies, and preserves due to their high pectin content.

• Desserts: incorporated into various desserts like cakes, pies, tarts, and ice cream.

• Smoothies and juices: blended into smoothies or made into fresh juice.

• Flavoring agent: used to flavor beverages, candies, and other food products.

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

Strawberries are a good match with other berries like raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in mixed berry desserts or salads.

• They pair well with citrus fruits, chocolate,vanilla.

• Basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme all offer aromatic notes that enhance the strawberry’s flavor, particularly in desserts, salads, or even savory dishes.

• Balsamic vinegar, black pepper, walnuts, and spinach also pair well with strawberries, offering unique flavor combinations.

• Certain wines, like Pinot Noir, can complement the flavors of strawberries.

• Dairy products like yogurt, cream, and cheese.

• Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Late June to Mid-August

In Montana we harvest strawberries longer than any other berry. They are picked fresh in late June to mid-October give or take a few weeks. Check out the annual Strawberry Festival in Billings.

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Available Year Round

Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.

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Why buy our locally grown berries?

• Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.

• Wonderful taste and health benefits.

• You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.

• You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.

 

Strawberry Recipes and More Info

• Making Jams, Jellies and Syrups including with Montana berries and fruit — Instructions for making jams, jellies and syrups with and without added pectin and for reduced-sugar fruit jams. | Source: MSU Extension MontGuide

• Berry Delight Syrup with honeyberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries – a true taste sensation | Source: Aspen Grove Farm, Corvallis, MT

• Montana Skies Jam, a delicious blend of honeyberries, saskatoons, raspberries and strawberries -- fresh air and sunshine in a jar | Source: Aspen Grove Farm, Corvallis, MT

• Strawberry Dolgo Cider | Source: Western Cider, Missoula, MT

• Bitterroot Valley Strawberry Pie | Source: Montana Public Radio/Food Guys

• Wine Sorbet | Source: Edible Bozeman

• Red, White, & Blueberry Trifle | Source: Edible Bozeman

• Strawberry Rhubarb Pound Cake | Source: Edible Bozeman

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Thank you for buying our berries.