Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 7-10 days
Paper Towel Lined Container
- Do NOT wash until ready to eat preserves natural protective bloom
- Remove any crushed or moldy berries
- Place in single layer on shallow, paper-towel lined container or use original clamshell if it has holes
- Store uncovered or loosely covered in fridge
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen
- Wash and dry berries thoroughly
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet until solid
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies, baking, or preserves
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years
Preserves/Jam
- Cook berries with sugar and pectin
- Pack into sterilized jars
- Process using water bath canning
Long-term preservation
- Freeze drying Suitable for freeze drying. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Soft but not moldy blueberries can still be used for smoothies, baking, jam, or compote.
Fun Facts
- The silvery bloom on blueberries is natural yeast and wax that protects the fruit and is safe to eat.
- Blueberries are hardier than raspberries or strawberries and keep longer when stored correctly.