How to Freeze Cherries

Name: How to Freeze Cherries
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 2 lbs.
Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh cherries

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Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings
2 lbs.
Calories
71 kcal
Cuisine
American

How to Freeze Cherries

Iris Warren

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If you want to learn how to freeze cherries, you’re in the right place! All you need are fresh cherries, a handful of tools and 10-20 minutes to prepare and freeze them for optimal freshness. Frozen cherries are great in smoothies, as well as baked goods, and taste like the summer all year long.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs. fresh cherries

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Instructions

Wash the cherries. Pat them dry or let them air dry on the countertop for a few hours.
Remove the stems, and then pit the cherries. Use a tool (like a cherry pitter) or a knife. If using a knife, find the crease in the cherry skin and follow it with the blade of your knife. Open the cherry open and pop the pit out with your thumb.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. This will prevent the cherries from sticking. You may also use parchment.
Place the halved cherries on the baking sheet. Give them a little space so they don’t freeze together.
Transfer the sheet pan to the freezer, and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until frozen solid.
Transfer the cherries to a freezer-safe storage bag (or container). Freeze for up to 6 months.

Notes

If you’re freezing a lot of cherries, consider purchasing a cherry pitter. This will make the work significantly easier.
Use tart or sweet cherries. This freezing cherries tutorial works for any type of fresh cherries.
Prepare for a mess. Cherries are messy when you cut into them. They can stain your hands and cutting board. Feel free to use disposable kitchen gloves to prevent staining.