It’s easy to keep your berries fresh at home. Just follow these five simple tips:
- Keep your fresh berries dry
- Refrigerate your berries at all times in their original container between 32° and 34°F
- Wash berries only when you’re ready to use them
- Rinse them gently with cool water just before using
- Allow berries to reach room temperature before serving to enhance their natural flavors
How to Freeze Your Berries
Fresh berries can be easily frozen until you’re ready to use them. To freeze strawberries, raspberries or blackberries, gently rinse in cool water then allow them to dry completely before placing them in sealed containers. If you plan to freeze your blueberries, don’t wash them before freezing, which can make their skins tough. Instead, wash the thawed blueberries just prior to use