* For frozen strawberries: Use 3 1/3 cups [400g] hulled frozen berries with the same amount of sugar. Follow the same instructions, leaving them in the fridge to thaw and macerate overnight. Frozen ones will only last 24 hours in the fridge.

For a frozen berry shortcut: Combine the frozen berries and sugar as above, but then microwave for about 30 seconds at a time, just until they start to thaw slightly (but before they start to get warm). Stir together and leave on the counter for about 20 minutes to thaw the rest of the way. Use or move to the fridge.

** If you need to limit your sugar intake, feel free to use less than this. Using less means the berries will not keep as long in the fridge, will not taste as sweet, and will not give off as much liquid. If you prefer unrefined sugar, you can use 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey.

*** Discard if they start to look off or smell like alcohol.

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