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Should You Wash Blueberries Before Freezing?
This is the best option if you wont remember to wash berries after thawing them later.
The downside is that youll need to remember to wash them before you use them later on.
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What You Need
How To Freeze Blueberries
1.
Sort The Berries
Pick over the blueberries and remove any stems or moldy berries.
Softer berries wont freeze well.
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2. double-check the blueberries are thoroughly dried before moving on to the next step.
This will help prevent freezer burn.
Just toss them in the blender with the other drink ingredients.
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If the filling is not cooked before the pie is baked, thaw and drain the blueberries before using.
Either way, thoroughly drain them before using in a recipe.
No, blueberries freeze beautifully, and when they thaw, they’ll still have good shape.
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However, they will not be quite as plump and taut as they were when fresh.
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