Hansel and Gretel scavenge for these in the woods.

The strawberry shows up in European myths and folklore as a fertility-inducing and love-producing fruit, beloved of goddesses such as Venus, Aphrodite, and Freyja. . Strawberries have been associated with goodness and purity in the Christian tradition, hence them commonly being associated with the Virgin Mary. Strawberries also have associations with love, luck, temptation, passion, and rewarded effort.

This may be a nod to luck being on Hansel & Gretel's side with the help of familial love that fuels their perseverance.