Blueberry season is here where I live and I like to take advantage of the fresh picked blueberries and stock up for the winter months.  Freezing blueberries when they are fresh in season will keep their taste when frozen.  Scroll on down below and I will teach you how to freeze fresh blueberries properly and store them for the winter months to use in your favorite recipes.

Blueberry season last for a few months where I live, usually from May till August.  I can find sales in the grocery store on larger volumes of fresh blueberries or I can find organic fresh picked blueberries from our local fruit truck.

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How To Freeze Fresh Blueberries Properly

Items you will need for freezing your blueberries properly.

• Fresh picked blueberries
• A strainer or colander
• A cookie sheet or pan that can fit in your freezer
• Wax paper or parchment paper
• Freezer bags or a Vacuum Food Sealer
• Black felt sharpie or pen for labeling

Step 1 – Rinsing your blueberries

You can fill up your sink with cold water if you have a lot of blueberries to wash.  I don’t have a lot so I have used my salad spinner to fill up with water and put my blueberries in the strainer part so that it makes it easier for me to pull out all the blueberries and drain.

Step 2 – Draining your Blueberries

After you have gently washed and rinsed your fresh blueberries you will need to let them sit and drain for about 20 mins.  The less water left on them the better.  If to much water drops are left then there will be little ice crystals on and around your blueberries when frozen.  This could lead to quicker freezer burn on the berries.

While they are draining I then get my cookie sheet or a tray and line it with parchment paper or wax paper.

Step 3 – Spread Out The Blueberries On Trays

Once your blueberries have drained it is time to spread them out onto your cookie sheet or tray.  You will want them spread out evenly and not in a big heap.  I then like to take a paper towel or clean tea towel and lightly dab any excess water drops.

Step 4 – Freeze Blueberries

Now that you have your tray or trays of freshly washed blueberries evenly spread out it is time to place the trays into your freezer.  Make sure they are laying flat and even so that they don’t roll together and clump.  You can check them the next day to see if they are totally frozen and if they are then it is time to bag them.

Step 5 – Bag Frozen Blueberries

You have checked your blueberries and they are now frozen solid and ready to be bagged and labeled.  I like to take a corner of my paper and lift up which separates and releases the blueberries from the cookie sheet.  You will find it much easier when you need to measure out a cup or grab a handful of blueberries for your smoothie when they are all separated.

Now that we have our blueberries separated we are going to place them into freezer bags.  I only have a few so I just used my hands to scoop them into the freezer bags.  If you have lots then you can place the frozen berries into a bowl and use a one cup measuring spoon to scoop them into freezer bags.

Step 5 – Label Freezer Bags And Store In The Freezer

Once your freezer bags are all filled up with your frozen blueberries we are going to seal up our bags.  You will want to make sure you have any extra air out and that your seal is closed good.  Next we are going to write down the date so that when you get more blueberries to freeze you will keep the oldest dated ones on the top of the pile to use up first in your recipes.  Your bags are now ready to be stored in your freezer for use in your favorite recipes calling for blueberries.  There you go you know how to freeze fresh blueberries properly!  Enjoy!

Have to many strawberries?  See my post on how to freeze fresh strawberries.