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How to Dry Freeze Blueberries

Every 1 1/2 pounds of blueberries will yield a quart.
Servings 4 quarts
Keyword dry freezing, flash freezing, freezing blackberries, freezing blueberries, freezing fresh fruit, freezing strawberries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • Resealable freezer bags like Ziplock
  • Sharpie marker

Instructions

  • Place fresh-picked blueberries in a colander and rinse under cool water; drain.
    blueberries in colander under running water
  • Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel and spread the blueberries into a single layer to COMPLETELY air dry. This may take a couple of hours.
    blueberries in a single layer on a kitchen towel
  • Empty the blueberries onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours.
    frozen blueberries on a baking sheet
  • Transfer the frozen blueberries to resealable freezer bags (labeled with the contents and date). Seal and freeze.
    pouring blueberries into a freezer bag
  • Store frozen for up to a year.

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Notes

  • Every 1 1/2 pounds of blueberries will yield 1 quart.

Two ways to thaw frozen blueberries:

  1. Place a cup of blueberries in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain and eat!
  2. Thaw overnight in a bowl in the refrigerator; drain off the juices before adding to a recipe.
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