It's blueberry time here. I love fresh blueberries, but I also like to have some in the freezer when I can't get the fresh ones. Most of you probably already know this tip, but just in case someone doesn't, I'm sharing this tip.To freeze blueberries, wash them and let them dry. Then, lay them in a single layer on a pan and freeze. Once they are all frozen, you can place them in a freezer bag. You can freeze any berries using this method. By doing it this way, they freeze individually and are easy to measure out for recipes.
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Thanks for this tip, although we don't get too many fresh berries in our country. The strawberries grow up in the mountains.
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I'm glad you're freezing blueberries instead of those crunchy berries that Betsy was freezing the other day...ick!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing with chick peas and kidney beans. It's so easy to throw a few beans into a salad that way.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Mari. I also like musicaljean's idea as well.....just take out what you need.
ReplyDeleteyum on the blueberries; I didn't know that tip on how to freeze them, but it makes sense so they don't clump together :)
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Yummy blueberries. I am already thinking blueberries and pie and smoothies and perhaps in pancakes and fruit salad and well can you send me some???
ReplyDeleteBlueberries are just so amazing and one of the things I am thankful for God for providing for all of us to enjoy.
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I have yet to try this but one day I will !!
ReplyDeleteYa, I do that too...but, it's a great tip to share with us all! And!!!! I so love fresh blueberries. Oh....drooling here.
ReplyDeletei just missed doing this one for blackberry season, but i'll have to remember it for next year so we can have cobbler in the winter.
ReplyDeleteJust the mention of berries has me salivating :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this tip! I have 2 pints of blueberries just waiting for me to freeze them. =)
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I do with them too! I love blueberries and fresh ones at that!
ReplyDeleteI have been stocking my freeezer too. LOVE blueberries!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip. I recently learned you can do this with peppers, too. Cut them into rings or slices, freeze them on a cookie sheet and then bag.
ReplyDeleteMusicaljean - do you cook the beans first? I guess that's obvious, but just checking. :)
Love your tips Mari! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMari,
ReplyDeleteBlueberries are in season here as well. I love them. Each year the boys and I go blueberry picking and freeze some for the winter. Not sure about this year. Their parents are on vacation. Hopefully there will still be berries to pick next week.
Blessings,
Mary
Does that work for rhubarb? I'm still stuck on rhubarb since your recipe for that coffee cake!
ReplyDeleteMy daughters love blueberries anything.. But I don't have any growing close to me or I would freeze them some.
ReplyDeletemommy used have something called goose berries growing on low small bushed but no blueberries.
I have a small freezer so I don't want alot room for freezing fruit. SOOOOOOOOOO we just eat them as fast as get them, by the hands full. They are so delicious.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a whole bunch of blueberries this week! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing this with my blackberries
ReplyDeleteI LOVE blueberries!!!
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