How to Freeze Cranberries: Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you know how to freeze cranberries, you'll replenish your stash every year! This is the perfect way to preserve the harvest to use any time of the year.
Equipment
- 1 strainer
- 1 kitchen towel
- 1 silicone liner or parchment paper
- 1 freezer-safe bag or container
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse your cranberries under cold water. Strain off the excess.
- Lay out the cranberries to dry on the towel.
- Spread the dry cranberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Arrange the berries in a single layer.
- Freeze the whole tray for 1-3 hours or until the whole berries are frozen.
- Lift us the long sides of the parchment paper and feed the berries into a freezer-safe bag. Either seal the bag like normal or vacuum seal.
- Freeze for approximately 1 year.
Notes
- Stasher bag method (6-12 months): I really love this technique for cranberrie because it skips the freeze-on-a-tray step. Pour the clean, dry berries into a Stasher bag and freeze. They will not stick together or freeze to the bag. This is the easiest method, and the thick bags are perfect for preventing freezer burn.
- Vacuum seal (1-2 years): Pack cranberries into a vacuum seal pouch, then use your Food Saver to remove the excess air. They will have the longest shelf life like this!
- Freeze in a mason jar (6-12 months): For totally plastic-free storage, you can freeze your berries in glass jars. I recommend wide-mouth pint or mason jars because they are less prone to breaking in the freezer. Just fill the jar with your pre-frozen berries, seal, and freeze.
- Freezer safe ziploc bag (6 months): Anticipate about 6 months before the berries start to taste like your freezer.
- Airtight container (6-12 months): If you have freeze-safe containers like Tupperware, they will work too. The thicker the walls, the better.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 209kcal