How to Freeze Blueberries
You can take advantage of these numerous benefits and freeze blueberries during their peak season. They’re one of the easiest fruits to freeze, but if not done properly, they could freeze in one big clump.
Step One – Keep Blueberries Dry
You want the blueberries dry when they go into the freezer, otherwise the skins are tough. Instead, rinse the berries when you take them out of the freezer.
Step Two – Spread the Blueberries on Cookie Sheet
If you freeze the berries spread out on cookie sheets, completely dry,they will freeze individually. As you spread them out, you’ll want to go through and remove any remaining leaves and stems on the berries.
Step Three – Package the Berries
After the berries are frozen, put them in their freezer bags. You can look at your favorite recipes and package the amounts needed per recipe. Make sure to label the bag without the amounts for easy reference.
How Long Do Blueberries Last in the Freezer
Fresh picked blueberries can stay at room temperature for a day or so. But blueberries should be stored in the fridge for no longer than 10 days. If you want to keep blueberries long term, you’ll want to store them in the freezer. Frozen blueberries are best if you eat them within six months to twelve months. Blueberries can last indefinitely as long as they’re properly stored, but texture and taste will be lacking.
If dry spots or discolorations have developed on the frozen blueberries, freezer burn has begun to set in. This doesn’t impact the safety to eat them, but they won’t have the ideal texture and taste.
Blueberry Recipes
I love to make my own fruit jams, and homemade blueberry jam is no exception. You can also check out the Cooking Channel for their favorite blueberry jam recipes.
Blueberry Breakfast Casserole
I’ve recently found a simple breakfast casserole that is both yummy and filling called Dark Chocolate Berry Baked Oatmeal. It’s sweetened naturally with banana and maple syrup and truly tastes like dessert for breakfast! I can cook it on the weekend and have leftovers all through the week. They use blackberries and raspberries, but blueberries are a must when they’re in season.
Mini Tart Recipe with Blueberry Filling
Mini tarts are little pies without a top crust. They are a great way to serve individual desserts or make something REALLY special for mom on mother’s day or for any special occasion.
Lemon Tart with Blueberries
This simple lemon curd tart with blueberries on top is sweet, and tangy with a buttery crust. It’s a great spring or summer dessert that’s special enough for Father’s day, Mother’s day, Easter, Memorial day or whatever day you feel like feeling extra fancy.
Healthy Toddler Friendly Blueberry Muffins
These healthy toddler blueberry muffins are made with healthier ingredients and lightly sweetened to help develop your little foodie’s taste buds. Not just for toddlers, everyone’s going to love them. But they are great for picky toddlers!
Healthy Blueberry Peach Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are a great place to hide add fruits and veggies to kids diet. This peach blueberry smoothie is yummy and fun for kids to make.
Blueberry Lemon Blondies
Blueberry Blondies filled with tangy lemon flavor will be a winner with any fan of lemon desserts. The ultimate healthy lemon and blueberry blondies are the combination that everyone is going to be obsessed with. And they’re not just amazing, they are a healthy lemon dessert too!
Blueberry Cobbler Recipe Easy
This Blueberry Crumble recipe is super quick easy, making it perfect for any summer gathering or potluck.
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