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    Home | Food Tips

    How To Freeze Blueberries

    Dated: June 28, 2011 Last Modified: October 5, 2021 by Sarah Mock Leave a Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Learn how to freeze blueberries with these simple step by step instructions.
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    Learn how to freeze blueberries with these simple step by step instructions.

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    Be sure to freeze enough blueberries that you can make my favorite lemon blueberry bread or make a fresh batch of blueberry syrup or a blueberry pie. Your next summer picnic will not be complete without a blueberry delight dessert.

    When is the blueberry picking season?

    Depending on your geographic location, blueberry picking season can begin as early as April in Florida and go as late as September in Washington state. But the blueberry picking season is only a few months. Be sure to check out PickYourOwn.org for more information on when blueberries could be ripe in your state. 

    How long can you freeze blueberries?

    Frozen blueberries can be kept frozen for 6 months to a year. The less air that comes in contact with the frozen blueberry, the longer the berries will keep. This is why I will vacuum seal my blueberries instead of packing them in zip-top bags.

    frozen blueberries in a pyrex cup

    Should you rinse frozen blueberries?

    Yes, you should always rinse frozen blueberries. In theory, you did not wash the blueberries before freezing them so a quick swish in cold water should remove any dirt that may be on them.

    Are frozen blueberries good for you?

    A single serving size of frozen blueberries is equivalent to one cup, or 140 grams. Each cup has 80 calories, 0 fat, cholesterol or sodium. A cup of frozen blueberries also contains 5 grams of dietary fiber, 19 grams of total carbohydrates, and 1 gram of protein. Blueberries are known for their antioxidants used in the fight against aging, cancer and heart disease.

    frozen blueberries on a cookie sheet

    How To Freeze Blueberries:

    1. DON'T wash them. The water will freeze on the blueberries and they will be a sloppy mess when you defrost them.  If you feel the need to clean them rub gently between a clean dry dish towel.
    2. Spread fresh blueberries on a cookie tray, preferably one with sides.  Make sure the blueberries are in a single layer.
    3. Freeze till firm or over night
    4. Measure out a portion.  I choose to do a 2 cup portion. I find that is what is called for in a lot of recipes.  Plus that is what I need when I make blueberry pancakes!
    5. I have a seal and vac system so that is what I use.  You can use freezer storage bags or boxes.
    6. Be sure to label them with the portion as well as the date.

    Why do you freeze blueberries in a single layer?

    The point of spreading them on a cookie sheet and freezing them is so that the blueberries don't become one big frozen block.  By spreading them out in one layer the blueberries freeze individually verses freezing them in a mass.

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    How To Freeze Blueberries

    Sarah Mock
    Learn how to freeze blueberries with these simple step by step instructions.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins
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    Course Food Tips
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 84 kcal

    EQUIPMENT

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    silicone mat
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    FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups blueberries fresh

    Instructions
     

    • DON'T wash them. The water will freeze on the blueberries and they will be a sloppy mess when you defrost them. If you feel the need to clean them rub gently between a clean dry dish towel.
    • Spread fresh blueberries on a cookie tray, preferably one with sides. Make sure the blueberries are in a single layer.
    • Freeze till firm or over night
    • Measure out a portion. I choose to do a 2 cup portion. I find that is what is called for in a lot of recipes. Plus that is what I need when I make blueberry pancakes!
    • I have a seal and vac system so that is what I use. You can use freezer storage bags or boxes.
    • Be sure to label them with the portion as well as the date

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1½ cupCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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