Strawberries are the sweet, juicy little jewels of spring and summer, perfect for everything from eating fresh when they’re perfectly ripe to baking and preserving. Whether you’re whipping up a quick easy strawberry jam, buttery strawberry scones, or a creamy batch of homemade strawberry ice cream, these gorgeous berries bring bright, fruity flavor to every recipe. For a showstopping dessert, pile balsamic strawberries onto a crisp Pavlova with Balsamic Strawberries, and for weekend breakfast, spoon homemade strawberry sauce over Easy Fluffy Pancakes.