How to Freeze Cranberries
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Freeze
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 2 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
26 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Freeze Cranberries
Description
How to Freeze Cranberries outlines the steps to prepare fresh cranberries for freezing to maintain their texture and flavor. First, wash the cranberries thoroughly and dry them on a towel to remove excess moisture. Spreading them out on a rimmed baking tray ensures each berry freezes separately for a few hours, which helps prevent the berries from sticking together or developing freezer burn during frozen storage. Once individually frozen, cranberries are transferred to airtight freezer bags or containers to keep them fresh for up to one year. Labeling and dating the containers help track storage time.
This method preserves the cranberries' shape and allows easy portioning for cooking or baking without thawing large clumps. Cranberries frozen this way can be conveniently used for sauces, desserts, or smoothies.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries
Instructions
- Wash the cranberries with cold water and drain using a colander.
- Transfer cranberries to a kitchen towel and spread out on the towel. Allow 15-20 minutes for them to air dry.
- Spread the cranberries in a single layer on a freezer safe rimmed baking tray.
- Freeze for 2-4 hours, being careful not to leave longer than 4 hours since they will get freezer burn.
- Transfer the frozen berries to freezer bags or freezer safe containers and seal. Return to the freezer and store for up to one year.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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