How to Freeze Fresh Blueberries

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How to fill your freezer full of fresh blueberries. Just 4 simple steps will fill your freezer full of this super food.  Have frozen berries to add to smoothies, scones and other baked goods.

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Where to get blueberries? When in season blueberries can be really reasonably priced.  Great places to get fresh blueberries are farmers market, u-pick farms or your own backyard!

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Do NOT wash blueberries before freezing Washing blueberries will cause them to retain the moisture and stick together.  They have a protective coating called a bloom that keeps them safe. Click to link below to learn more.

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How to Freeze Blueberries Step 1: Take a rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment paper Lay the berries out in a single layer.

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How to Freeze Blueberries Step 2: Inspect, and remove,  any stems, leaves, or  other unwanted items. 

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How to Freeze Blueberries Step 3: Place the sheet pan in the freezer until the berries are completely frozen. About 4-6 hours.

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How to Freeze Blueberries Step 4: Remove from freezer and transfer the berries to a ziplock bag.  Remove as much air as possible.  Keep in freezer for 10-12 months. 

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How to Freeze Blueberries Tip for removing all the air: Use a straw in the corner of the bag (the rest sealed off) and suck out all the air and close it up. 

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Following these easy steps will ensure you will have fresh blueberries to have all year long. Add to the following recipes

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Blueberry Lemon Scones

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Beet and Blueberry Smoothie

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Watermelon and Blueberry Salad

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Get more information about growing, harvesting and preserving blueberries at the link below. Visit dirtanddough.com for more sourdough, homemade recipes and gardening inspiration. 

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