How to Freeze Blackberries
Discover the best way to freeze blackberries and marionberries. With these simple tips, you can preserve these delicious berries to enjoy year-round!
Equipment
- 1 Half sheet tray
- 1 tray liner (parchment paper or silicone mat)
- 1 towel (for drying your berries)
- 1 freezer bag (see post for a variety of storage containers)
Ingredients
- 1 flat fresh blackberries, (you can freeze any amount & type of berries)
Instructions
- Rinse your fresh berries thoroughly with cold water and let them dry completely on clean kitchen towels (paper towels work too).
- Place the dried berries in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Flash freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Transfer the frozen berries to your storage container (freezer-safe bag, mason jar, vacuum seal bag, etc). Freeze for 6 months to 1 year and use as desired!
Notes
The best method for freezing is vacuum sealing, which tends to keep the berries fresh for up to 2 years. Other methods will generally last 6 months to 1 year before the berries begin to taste freezer burned.