how to make frozen blueberries?

mc

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Jun 8, 2002, 12:23:52 PM6/8/02

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With the season of blueberry is coming, I am thinking about buying a lot and
freeze them for later enjoyment. Just freeze them as they are---nothing
added. I am wondering what would be the best way to preserve them in the
freezer--Should I wash them before throwing them into it, or don't wash at
all? --for the sake of preserving maximum anti-oxidant ingredients or
freshness?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Mike

Ross Reid

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Jun 8, 2002, 1:41:09 PM6/8/02

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"mc" <mc_...@hotmail.com> wrote:

Do not wash before freezing as it will toughen the skins.
They can be put in wide mouthed containers, leaving 1/2" headspace and
then frozen or, they can be frozen on a jelly roll pan and then placed
in suitable containers.
After removing them from the freezer, wash them before using.

Ross.
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>Thanks
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>Mike
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Melba's Jammin'

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Jun 8, 2002, 4:17:46 PM6/8/02

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In article <o5qM8.12648$U7.1...@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>, "mc"
<mc_...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks
>
> Mike

Hi, Mike -- I jump put them in an ice cream bucket, unwashed and freeze.
If they clump up when I need some, a whack on the bucket loosens them up
nicely for pouring and measuring. :-) Easy. Have at it.
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Don Wiss

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Jun 9, 2002, 12:12:03 AM6/9/02

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On Sat, 08 Jun 2002 17:38:10 GMT, Pat Meadows <p...@meadows.pair.com> wrote:

>I washed them - rinsed them in clear water - then let them
>dry.

I have a small salad spinner. Works very nicely with a half pint of
blueberries. I first use it as the colander, then spin to dry. Then I dump
straight into a gallon freezer bag.

>Then I've frozen them on plastic trays (this is so they
>won't all stick together). After a couple of hours when
>they are frozen, then I put them in plastic bags.

You do NOT need to freeze them on trays. It is a totally unnecessary step.
You can dump directly into plastic bags. They will not stick together.

Don <donwiss at panix.com>.

Don Wiss

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Jun 9, 2002, 12:11:17 PM6/9/02

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On Sun, 09 Jun 2002 12:04:35 GMT, Pat Meadows <p...@meadows.pair.com> wrote:

>On Sun, 09 Jun 2002 00:12:03 -0400, Don Wiss wrote:
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>>I have a small salad spinner. Works very nicely with a half pint of
>>blueberries. I first use it as the colander, then spin to dry. Then I dump
>>straight into a gallon freezer bag.
>

>Yes, I have one of these too, but didn't think of using it
>for berries. Thanks!

Blueberries only. Other berries are too fragile to be spun. And other
berries will stick together if washed. I freeze my strawberries on trays,
and I don't wash my raspberries before dumping in a bag and freezing. They
will stick together a little, but a squeeze of the bag will break them
apart.

Mlowe99

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Jun 9, 2002, 8:04:09 PM6/9/02

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I wash them gently, spread them out on baking sheets with rims, put them into
the freezer for a few hours, and then put the frozen berries into zipper-style
plastic bags. Then, I can simply open a bag, take the amount of berries
needed, and return the rest to the freezer. Easy!