Recipes How to Freeze Blueberries for Maximum Freshness That Lasts
Wondering how to freeze blueberries for maximum freshness? These tips only take a few minutes of simple prep work to get the blueberries ready and can significantly increase their shelf life for use in a lot of recipes later on.
How to Freeze Blueberries
Here’s what you’ll need to do in order to properly freeze your fresh blueberries:
- Rinse the blueberries. Place the fresh blueberries in a colander and gently rinse under cold water.
- Dry the blueberries. Immediately pat the blueberries dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the blueberries. Arrange the blueberries in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Freeze. Freeze the blueberries until solid (about 4 hours).
- Bag the blueberries. Transfer the frozen blueberries to a ziploc bag and label with the date.
- Return to the freezer. Return the blueberries to the freezer.
4 Things to Watch Out for with Frozen Blueberries
When properly frozen, blueberries can last for up to 10 to 12 months in the freezer. However, here are a handul of things to look for so that you can tell when they’re beginning to go bad:
- Ice build up. As air gradually seeps into the ziploc bag over time, you’ll begin to notice a gradual build up of ice. This is typically the first sign that frozen blueberries are beginning to spoil.
- Spots. Spoiled blueberries may begin to show dark brown spots; this is a surefire way to tell that the blueberries are going bad.
- Foul odor. Whether fresh or frozen, fruit that has spoiled usually gives off a rather foul odor.
- Texture that’s off. If the blueberries seem to be dry, wrinkly or if they’re leaking at all, you’ll probably be better off discarding them.
Use Frozen Blueberries with These 10 Recipe Ideas
Here are some recipe suggestions that benefit greatly from adding in a handful of frozen blueberries:
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How to Freeze Blueberries for Maximum Freshness That Lasts
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Place the blueberries in a colander and gently rinse under cold water.
- Immediately pat the blueberries dry with a paper towel.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the blueberries in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- Freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
- Transfer the frozen blueberries to a ziplock bag labeled with the date.
- Return to the freezer.
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