I love doing simple delightful and creative things that make life just a little bit sweeter. One of those things is cutting strawberries into hearts for my little family.
This easy guide to cut a strawberry into heart slices will show you just how simple it is, so it will become your only way to cut a strawberry forevermore.
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Strawberry for the heart…slices
Strawberries are a fruit, but as a berry, they are lower in sugar than many other fruits. Strawberries are high in vitamin C, fiber among many other surprising health benefits of strawberries.
In addition, their lovely bright red color is so beautiful. There is nothing like a fresh, in-season strawberry. They are so sweet, tangy, and bright. I love them!
Strawberries are so delicious raw, straight from nature after a good rinse. But there are many recipes that are delicious with strawberries.
Try the homemade ice cream in a bag recipe here with the variation to add strawberries.
How to cut a strawberry into heart-shaped slices
Step 1
Clean your strawberry and pat it dry with a towel or spin it in a berry or salad spinner.
Step 2
Grasp the stem and leaves and remove them.
Step 3
At the top stem area, cut down into the strawberry at a 45-degree angle on one side. Repeat on the other side until the two slices meet at about 3/8 of an inch making a “V” shape (pictured above).
A paring knife is an excellent tool for this. Use the link for the one I like on Amazon.
Step 4
Slice the strawberry from top to bottom with the “V” shape in the cross-section (see picture above) into 1/4 inch slices.
How to cut a strawberry into heart-shaped slices
Now that you have my easy guide to cut a strawberry into heart slices to show you just how simple it is, it will become your only way to cut a strawberry forevermore. And for my German friends, erdbeere als herz schneiden wie dieses.
Do you love simple delightful and creative things like that that make life sweeter and more fun? Will you try cutting strawberries into hearts for your family?
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Here at Altogether Mostly, you will find grace, compassion, joy, and beauty. I use empathy and a little tough love to bring out the best in people. I live in the Midwest United States with my loving husband and awesome children. For more about me and Altogether Mostly, please visit my about page here.
