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How to Freeze Blueberries

Marybeth Feutz
Fresh, in-season blueberries are so delicious! Did you know that you can stock up on blueberries when they are less expensive in season, and freeze them for later?
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Clean blueberries under cool, running water in a colander.
  • Sort blueberries, remove any stems, and discard any bad berries.
  • Lay blueberries on paper towels or a clean dish towel to dry, or use a berry spinner to dry berries.
  • When blueberries are mostly dry, transfer them to the baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.
  • Lay baking sheet flat in freezer and freeze blueberries (no need to cover) for 4-5 hours or overnight.
  • When blueberries are frozen, transfer to Ziploc freezer bags. Label bags with contents and date, and store in freezer until ready to use.
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