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How to Freeze Blueberries

The best way to freeze fresh blueberries to keep them from getting mushy. When done properly blueberries can be kept in the freezer up to a year.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Flash Freeze4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Fresh Produce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Kristin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Fresh Blueberries

Instructions

  • Note: It is best to not wash blueberries before freezing. This can cause them to get mushy. If they need to be washed make sure they are completely dry before freezing.
  • Take a rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Layout the berries in a single layer.
  • Inspect for any leaves, stems, or anything else that needs to be removed. Refrain from washing the berries if possible.
  • Place the sheet pan in the freezer for a couple of hours. I like to wait about 4 hours or until they are completely frozen.
  • Transfer the frozen berries to a freezer-safe bag or other airtight container. Break apart any berries that got stuck together. Write the date and place the bag back in the freezer.
  • When storing in a Ziploc bag, make sure to remove as much air as possible. See notes.
  • Lay flat in the freezer and keep up to 12 months. See notes for thawing instructions.

Notes

Removing air from a ziplock bag: 
One trick that works well is to take a straw and place it in the very corner of the bag (the rest of it is completely sealed). Then manually suck out all the air, quickly remove the straw and seal the corner. The more air that is removed the better.
How to thaw frozen blueberries:
  1. Place berries in a bowl
  2. Cover with cold water
  3. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, or until soft
  4. Dump into a strainer
  5. Lay berries on a paper or kitchen towel to dry.
  6. Add to the recipe, top on ice cream, or pancakes, or eat on their own.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg