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Whether you're looking to freeze blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or another type of berry this page will guide you through the process of successfully freezing your berries to use later. Read on to learn how to freeze berries.
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Step 1: What Kinds of Berries Can Be Frozen?
Every type of berry can be frozen using the instructions on this page. SOme berries you may want to consider freezing include:- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Gooseberries
- Tayberries
- Loganberries
- Strawberries
- Saskatoons
- Cranberries
- Marionberries
- Boysenberries
Step 2: What You'll Need to Freeze Berries
- Fresh berries
- Colander
- Rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan
- Airtight containers or resealable bags to store the berries
Step 3: How to Freeze Berries
- Pick over the berries, removing stems, sticks, and damaged fruit. Make sure to remove the leaves from strawberries.
- Place the berries in the colander, and rinse them under cool water.
- Let the berries dry.
- Spread the berries in a single layer on the cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. You may need to do several batches if you have a lot of berries.
- Place the cookie sheet in the freezer, and allow the berries to freeze solid over night.
- Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer, and quickly transfer the berries to resealable bags or airtight containers for long term storage.
