How To Freeze Blackberries
Learn how to freeze blackberries so that you can save some of your foraged berries for using in your delicious homemade blackberry recipes later!
If you've been out blackberry picking and ended up with a total glut of blackberries then learning how to freeze blackberries is a fantastic idea.
And it's actually really easy to freeze blackberries, very little effort required and it means you can enjoy them in smoothies, crumbles and more later on in the year.
What You Need To Freeze Blackberries
- Blackberries - learn how to wash blackberries before freezing here.
- Colander
- Large bowl
- Apple cider vinegar
- Paper kitchen towel
- Baking sheets
- Greaseproof paper
- Freezer bags - or other freezer safe containers - we like these reusable freezer bags.
How To Freeze Blackberries
- Firstly wash the blackberries thoroughly - get our how to wash blackberries guide here.
- Dry the blackberries - firstly air dry in the colander and then tip onto kitchen paper to dry more thoroughly.
- Spread sheets of greaseproof paper over you baking sheets - and then tip the blackberries on to the sheets. Spread them out so that they can freeze individually. That way they'll stay whole and not get as bashed up and clumped together.
- Put the baking trays into the freezer and freeze the individual blackberries
- Once the blackberries are frozen - remove them from the freezer and tip handfuls of individual frozen berries into freezer bags so that you can freeze in portions ready for use.
Note! Work quickly with this part - don't let the blackberries defrost.
- Put the frozen blackberries into the freezer - the individual portions of frozen blackberries should keep well in the freezer for around 4-6 months.
How To Use Up Blackberries
You can use up the frozen blackberries in any of your favourite blackberry fruit recipes - try...
- Muffins
- Pancakes
- Smoothies
- Fruit and custard
- Smoothie bowls
- Blackberry cake
Learn how to defrost frozen blackberries here
More Blackberry Recipes To Make
- Apple and Blackberry Puffs - sweet little puff pastry turnovers stuffed with apple, blackberries and brown sugar.
- Blackberry Yogurt Pops - an all natural frozen treat you can whizz together in minutes.
- Apple and Blackberry Crumble - a deliciously easy autumnal crumble recipe that's perfect with custard or ice-cream
Get more fruit ideas and fresh fruit recipes here
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How To Freeze Blackberries
How to freeze blackberries so you can save your glut to use up later.
Materials
- Blackberries
- Tap Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Tools
- Colander
- Large Bowl
- Kitchen paper towel
- Baking sheet
- Freezer
- Greaseproof paper
- Freezer bags
Instructions
- Firstly wash the blackberries thoroughly – get our how to wash blackberries guide here.
- Dry the blackberries – firstly air dry in the colander and then tip onto kitchen paper to dry more thoroughly.
- Spread sheets of greaseproof paper over you baking sheets – and then tip the blackberries on to the sheets. Spread them out so that they can freeze individually. That way they’ll stay whole and not get as bashed up and clumped together.
- Put the baking trays into the freezer and freeze the individual blackberries
- Once the blackberries are frozen – remove them from the freezer and tip handfuls of individual frozen berries into freezer bags so that you can freeze in portions ready for use.
- Put the frozen blackberries into the freezer – the individual portions of frozen blackberries should keep well in the freezer for around 4-6 months
Get more delicious meal ideas and easy recipes here
Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
