"Strawberries' uniquely bright balance of sweetness and tartness is the reason to make one of these irresistible desserts. Whichever recipe you choose, it'll be a winner; but there's just one challenge: How exactly do you measure strawberries? If the directions call for a cup, the berries don't fit neatly into a cup measure even chopped. You could easily end up under- or overdoing it, not getting the results you wanted."
""The best way to measure strawberries is to use a kitchen scale," says Merritt. Otherwise the number that constitutes a certain amount can change whether they berries are whole, halved, or sliced. "A scale takes out the guesswork and ensures you're using precisely the right amount," she says. If the recipe you're using doesn't list the weight you need for the strawberries, Merritt adds, refer to the exact instructions for preparing them before measuring them in cups, whether that's halving, quartering, or slicing. That way, you're measuring them the way the recipe's creator did, which should be more accurate."
Strawberries pair bright sweetness and tartness, making them a common dessert ingredient. Measuring strawberries by cups is unreliable because whole, halved, or sliced berries occupy different volumes. A kitchen scale provides the most precise measurement and eliminates guesswork. When recipes list only cup measurements, prepare the berries exactly as directed (halved, quartered, or sliced) before measuring by volume. A pound of strawberries often equals about 2½ cups of whole berries, though that amount can vary by berry size and cut. Accurate measuring helps achieve consistent recipe results.
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