How To Freeze Blueberries
Author: Maryam Ayres
Time for reading: ~2
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)
The first thing that comes to mind when we hear about blueberries is that they have a beneficial effect on vision. However, the benefits of this excellent wild berry are not limited to this.
How to freeze blueberries for the winter
The first thing that comes to mind when we hear about blueberries is that they have a beneficial effect on vision. However, the benefits of this excellent wild berry are not limited to this. Blueberries contain antioxidants and are an excellent tool for the prevention of cancer. Blueberries are rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It contains iron, organic acids and mineral salts. Blueberries are rich in pectins, which clean the digestive tract well from decomposition products and toxins. It contains a lot of blueberries and vitamin C.
Blueberries are a low-calorie berry, so it can be safely used by people on a diet. Freezing preserves almost all of the beneficial properties of blueberries, so if you have the opportunity, freeze blueberries for the winter. Then, from frozen blueberries, it will be possible to prepare fillings for pies and buns, compote, jelly, pour ice cream with blueberry puree or serve with pancakes, pancakes. Depending on the purpose of the subsequent use of blueberries, they can be frozen in the form of mashed potatoes, in sugar syrup or whole berries.
Recipes with fresh blueberries
- Water
- Sugar
- Fresh blueberries
- Colander
- Pot
- Freezer plastic container
How to freeze blueberries in sugar syrup step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need blueberries - 1 kg, water - 500 ml, sugar - 100 g, a colander, a saucepan, containers for freezing.
Step 2
Sort blueberries, rinse gently under running water. Shake off moisture.
Step 3
Divide into freezer containers.
Step 4
Prepare sugar syrup: combine water and sugar. Boil. Cool completely.
Step 5
Pour the berries with cold syrup. Send to the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Step 6
Close the lid tightly and send to the freezer for storage. Frozen blueberries are ready.
- Fresh blueberries
- Colander
- Plate
- Freezer bags
How to freeze blueberries with whole berries step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need fresh blueberries, a colander, a plate, freezer bags.
Step 2
Sort the berries, rinse gently under running water. Shake off moisture. Dry by spreading the berries in one layer.
Step 3
Arrange dry berries in one layer on plates (you can use trays). Send to the freezer for 1-2 hours to freeze the berries.
Step 4
Pack frozen berries in portions in freezer bags. Send to freezer for storage.
- Sugar
- Fresh blueberries
- Freezer plastic container
- Colander
- Bowl
- Blender
How to freeze blueberries in the form of mashed potatoes step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need fresh blueberries - 1 kg, sugar - 200 g, a colander, a bowl, a blender, plastic containers for freezing.
Step 2
Sort blueberries. Remove leaves, debris and damaged berries. Rinse carefully under running water. Shake off the water.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine blueberries and sugar.
Step 4
Grind with a blender. It is not necessary to achieve a homogeneous mass. If the mashed potatoes come across pieces of berries of different sizes, it will be even more interesting. Send in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours so that the sugar in the puree dissolves well.
Step 5
Pack the puree in portions in plastic freezer containers. Send to freezer for storage.