Would you put sugar on Strawberries?

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Just been to see a friend l haven't seen for ages.
( just to take her some old photos). She had 3 of her Grandkids there and was huling Strawberries.
Asked me if l wanted some.. l accepted. She divided between 5 bowls.. then got the sugar bowl and started spooning sugar on top.
I said no sugar for me please..
She looked at me as if l was mad .. handed me the bowl.
Her and three Grandkids ate their Strawberries with a good amount of sugar atop each one.
Anyone else?

Aww my nana did this when we were kids I personally don't eat them with sugar as an adult but it was definitely a thing growing up!

Growing up, we always put sugar on strawberries. However, I think the varieties you get nowadays are naturally sweeter, so don’t need it so much.

We always had strawberries and cream with sugar as a child. I think a PP is right about today’s varieties being sweeter. I don’t think anyone is being unreasonable here.

We always had sugar on them when my Granny prepared them. She also shoved two sugar lumps in the core of an orange for me to suck out.

Yes, strawberries and cream with sugar, beaten into the cream or just on top is pretty standard. I don't usually do it but did sprinkle a bit on last night as it was a bit sour.

We used to dip the in the sugar bowl.

I wouldn't, but I'd happily eat them with sugar if someone else prepared them like that. It's a normal thing to do!

Yeah sometimes I do if they're not as sweet as usual, just half a teaspoon

I do, but I suppose it's pretty unnecessary! It's just part of my strawberry-behaviour, and that was how my mum did it. Not sprinkled though, about a tsp of caster sugar on the side, and lightly dip them.

My Grest Aunt still does this and it does bring the flavour out (especially if left to sit, not immediately before eating) however I don't do it because I eat very low carb.

Used to love sugar apples as a child!

Sugar is the work of the devil. So bad for us, and sooooo addictive.

So no, I wouldn't add sugar to any food unless it would be unpalatable without it. Definitely not strawberries.

I often sprinkle a teaspoon of brown sugar on mine, because I like the texture. A bit of crunch added to the softness of the strawberries.

Have to say i like the crunch of sugar on strawberries. And some strawberries, while not exactly sour these days, can be somewhat lacking in flavour so some sugar (less than a teaspoon ) can definitely help.
I've also read a tip saying try sprinkling balsamic vinegar which is quite sweet on sharp or under-ripe strawberries.

I remember people doing this when I was kid, but I think it ruins them. As does cream.
People used to put sugar on all sorts of stuff yuk!

I ALWAYS dip strawberries in a bit of sugar. I put a couple of level teaspoons full in a tiny dessert dish, and dip the strawberries in. Delicious! 😋

I don't have sugar in coffee, or on my cereal, so I reckon I'm allowed!

yes I do that, and on bananas and cream. It’s the norm for me.

@hexsnidgett My nana (born late 1890s,) used to have sugar sandwiches. Bread and butter and sugar!

Sometimes but just a tiny wee sprinkle

Sometimes. A teaspoon or two over a whole punnet for a treat. I'll happily eat them without too. I also add sugar if they are about to go overripe as it preserves them.

I love sugar on strawberries so do my grandkids, but I don't have it often as im always on a bloody diet.

Black pepper all the way........

My ex MIL used to do this and I never joined in.

if you have strawberries that are bland/not sweet, a bit of black pepper brings out the flavour.

Just thinking about this, and remembering I was surprised that ex-DH put sugar on grapefruit on the rare occasions we bought one, because that's how his parents served it in the 70s/80s. When actually, sugar on sour grapefruit actually makes sense, and on sweet strawberries, doesn't at all.

I don’t. I have them with Greek yoghurt and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.