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How to Freeze Fresh Cranberries

When you know how to freeze fresh cranberries it is so much easier to enjoy the flavors of it all year round! Follow these simple steps to ensure you properly store your fresh cranberries to enjoy long after the year’s harvest has ended.
Prep Time5 minutes
Freezing Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry recipe, fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries
Servings: 1
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Clean Kitchen Towel (or paper towels)
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Freezer-safe zip-top bags
  • Tape
  • Sharpie or Pen

Ingredients

  • Fresh Cranberries

Instructions

  • Place cranberries in a colander and thoroughly wash with cool water. Take care to gently run your fingers through the berries, picking out and discarding any cranberries that are yellowed and soft (these are not good).
  • After rinsing, allow cranberries to drain excess water for a few minutes.
  • Pour the rinsed and drained cranberries onto a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  • Ensure the cranberries are in an even, single layer and place the baking sheet flat in the freezer for at least four hours, or overnight, or until the berries have frozen solid. This is a process referred to as flash freezing.
  • Transfer the flash-frozen cranberries to a freezer-safe zip-top bag, labeling it with the contents, weight, and date of storage.
  • Frozen cranberries can be kept for up to one year and can be used just as fresh cranberries in most recipes!

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Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg