How to Store Blueberries
First things first, buy the nicest-looking blueberries you can find. Avoid berries that look fuzzy, soft, or wrinkly—signs that they’re either rotten or almost rotten. When you get home, go through the berries and remove any bad ones that may have been hiding. Mold travels fast, so it’s best to get ahead of the problem. To avoid mold development, try not to rinse the berries until right before you’re ready to eat them. When it comes to preserving fresh blueberries, moisture is the enemy. Choose a container with good airflow (like the pint the berries came in!), and line it with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Add the berries, then place the container on a shelf in the refrigerator. A shelf is better than the crisper drawer because there’s better air circulation. Stored in this way, you can expect blueberries to last for about a week.
Can You Freeze Blueberries?
Yes, you can totally freeze blueberries! If you have fresh blueberries around and won’t have time to eat them all, go ahead and freeze them for your future self. Once frozen, they’ll stay good for a few months at least. The texture will change, but frozen blueberries are perfect for tossing into smoothies or adding to baked goods. You don’t need to thaw frozen blueberries for most applications (they’ll thaw in the process!), but if a recipe calls for fresh blueberries, you might want to mimic freshness by thawing some frozen berries. Just place them in a colander and run some cool water over them, and they’ll have thawed before you know it. How to freeze blueberries:
