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How to Freeze Cranberries
Learn how to freeze cranberries to use in recipes. This easy tutorial walks you through the steps for freezing to save time, money and flavor!
Prep Time
2 mins
Freeze
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 2 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 26 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Storage: After freezing, transfer the frozen cranberries to freezer bags or freezer-safe containers and seal. Return to the freezer and store for up to one year. Be sure to date and label your container.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% 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.