How to Freeze Blueberries

Learn how to freeze blueberries perfectly with my step-by-step guide! With these easy steps, tips, and tricks, you can preserve your fresh-picked blueberries and enjoy them year-round.

Course how to

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

freezing time (inactive) 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings cup

Calories 84kcal

Author Maria Vannelli (retired RD)

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries or as many as you want
water

Instructions

Place the blueberries in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
Sort through them and remove any stems or leaves.
Remove excess moisture by spreading them out on a clean tea towel and gently patting them dry.
Transfer the blueberries to a rimmed baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet of berries in your freezer for 2-3 hours.
Transfer the individual frozen blueberries to resealable freezer bags.
Use a straw or a sealer to remove as much as the air as possible as this will reduce the formation of ice crystals.
Properly label your bags by indicating the date and place your bag in the freezer.

Video

Notes

WATCH THE VIDEO ON RECIPE CARD TO SEE HOW THIS IS DONE.

Dry thoroughly: Moisture is the enemy here. Make sure your blueberries are completely dry before freezing.
Portion control: Consider freezing your blueberries in small portions. This way, you can easily grab the amount you need without thawing the entire batch.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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