Can Frozen Strawberry Slices Substitute for Strawberries in Syrup?

[kam]

I would really like to make the Red, White & Blueberry Trifle - but for the life of me - I can't find frozen strawberries in syrup.

I have located a 16 oz plastic tub of frozen strawberry slices in sugar.
Is this the same thing? I have even tried Walmart and this is all I can find.

I made it once for a host and she couldn't locate it either and she bought canned strawberry pie filling. She was smart to think of that.

Thanks!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I would really like to make the Red, White & Blueberry Trifle - but for the life of me - I can't find frozen strawberries in syrup.

I have located a 16 oz plastic tub of frozen strawberry slices in sugar.
Is this the same thing? I have even tried Walmart and this is all I can find.

I made it once for a host and she couldn't locate it either and she bought canned strawberry pie filling. She was smart to think of that.

Thanks!

Yes - this would be what the recipe is calling for! That is confusing - but there are 2 kinds of frozen berries - those frozen in sugar (Which makes a syrup when thawed) or those frozen plain.

 

[kam]

Yes - this would be what the recipe is calling for! That is confusing - but there are 2 kinds of frozen berries - those frozen in sugar (Which makes a syrup when thawed) or those frozen plain.

Oh my gosh - and these have been staring me in the face the WHOLE TIME! I really thought it would say "syrup".

Well, now I know! Thanks so much!!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Oh my gosh - and these have been staring me in the face the WHOLE TIME! I really thought it would say "syrup".

Well, now I know! Thanks so much!!!!

You are welcome! I had the same question more than once from hosts....so you aren't alone.:balloon: The recipe really should say strawberries in sugar, because that's how they are labeled in the stores.

 

[mellissacooks4you]

If I'm not too late don't buy the strawberries in syrup! All it is is about 3-4 sliced strawberries in sugar syrup. Just cut up a few more strawberries and add about 1/2 c. sugar and let it set for about 30 minutes. It works well and is much less expensive.