How to Freeze Berries
By Emily Richter
5/15/2020
Freeze berries at home and have them on hand for everything from smoothies to baking! This how to freeze berries tutorial will walk you through how to freeze strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries in 5 easy steps!
Freezing Fresh Berries
- How to freeze strawberries
- How to freeze blueberries
- How to freeze blackberries
- How to freeze raspberries
How to Freeze Strawberries
Step 1: Prepare a Baking Sheet
Step 2: Prepare and Wash Strawberries
Step 3: Let Strawberries Dry
Step 4: Freeze Strawberries on a Baking Sheet
Step 5: Transfer to Freezer-Safe Containers
What to make with frozen strawberries
- Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
- Strawberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Protein Shake
- Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
How to Freeze Blueberries
Step 1: Prepare a Baking Sheet
Step 2: Prepare and Wash Blueberries
Step 3: Let Blueberries Dry
Step 4: Freeze Blueberries on a Baking Sheet
Step 5: Transfer to Freezer-Safe Containers
What to make with frozen blueberries
- Blueberry Cobbler
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
How to Freeze Blackberries
Step 1: Prepare a Baking Sheet
Step 2: Prepare and Wash Blackberries
Step 3: Let Blackberries Dry
Step 4: Freeze Blackberries on a Baking Sheet
Step 5: Transfer to Freezer-Safe Containers
What to make with frozen blackberries
- Triple Berry Protein Smoothie
- Blackberry Moscow Mules
- Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal Cups
How to Freeze Raspberries
Step 1: Prepare a Baking Sheet
Step 2: Prepare and Wash Raspberries
Step 3: Let Raspberries Dry
Step 4: Freeze Raspberries on a Baking Sheet
Step 5: Transfer to Freezer-Safe Containers
What to make with frozen raspberries
- Ginger Raspberry Mojitos
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Spied Raspberry Mulled Wine
How Long do Frozen Berries Last?
Can I Freeze Different Berries Together?
Can IFreeze Bananas, Too?
How to Use Frozen Berries
Blueberry Date Smoothie Bowls
The Best Strawberry Smoothie
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Triple Berry Protein Smoothie
Creamy Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie
ALL Smoothies on FFF
Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Super Fluffy Blueberry Muffins
Easy Strawberry Banana Bread
Triple Berry Breakfast Bread
Blender Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pint or more of berries of choice
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet (with at least 1/2 in. lip) by laying a piece of parchment paper flat onto the baking sheet.
- Wash berries with cold water or fruit wash, and lay on paper towels and allow to dry completely.
- Once dry, prepare berries by removing stems, leaves, and any overly ripe berries.*
- Place berries on baking sheet, making sure to spread them out evenly. It’s best if the berries are not touching one another so that they don’t freeze together.
- Place into the freezer for 30-60 minutes* or until berries are hard and completely frozen.
- Remove from the freezer and use a spatula to scrape frozen berries off of the baking sheet.
- Transfer berries into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. Remove as much air from the freezer-safe bag as possible and seal tightly.
- Store berries in the freezer for easy access to frozen berries for smoothies and baking for up to 3 months.
Tips & Notes
- If freezing strawberries, feel free to slice into halves or fourths instead of keeping whole.
- Larger berries like whole strawberries will take longer to freeze than smaller berries like blueberries.
- Nutrition information is for blueberries.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Freeze Berries
Ingredients
- 1 pint or more of berries of choice
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet (with at least 1/2 in. lip) by laying a piece of parchment paper flat onto the baking sheet.
- Wash berries with cold water or fruit wash, and lay on paper towels and allow to dry completely.
- Once dry, prepare berries by removing stems, leaves, and any overly ripe berries.*
- Place berries on baking sheet, making sure to spread them out evenly. It’s best if the berries are not touching one another so that they don’t freeze together.
- Place into the freezer for 30-60 minutes* or until berries are hard and completely frozen.
- Remove from the freezer and use a spatula to scrape frozen berries off of the baking sheet.
- Transfer berries into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. Remove as much air from the freezer-safe bag as possible and seal tightly.
- Store berries in the freezer for easy access to frozen berries for smoothies and baking for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If freezing strawberries, feel free to slice into halves or fourths instead of keeping whole.
- Larger berries like whole strawberries will take longer to freeze than smaller berries like blueberries.
- Nutrition information is for blueberries.
