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Now that you got your berries, what do you do with them?
How to store blueberries:
Do not wash the blueberries. This will hasten their deterioration. Instead, store the unwashed berries in a shallow container (do not stack the berries too deep or they will get crushed) with the lid on but not sealed. In the fridge, the berries should last for about one week.
How to refresh blueberries:
If your blueberries have been sitting in the fridge for a little too long, there is still away to extend the life of your blueberries. First sort through the berries, remove wrinkly, squished, or moldy berries. Place the berries in a salad spinner that is lined with several layers of paper towels. Carefully rinse the berries, then spin the berries to remove the excess water. Move the berries to a container lined with another paper towel and put the lid on the container, but do not fully seal the container (air should be allowed to flow into the container). Keep the berries refrigerated.
How to freeze blueberries:
Freezing blueberries is a prefect way to save the berries to enjoy year round. To freeze berries, simply seal the berries (do not wash them) in a freezer storage bag and lay the bag flat in the freezer (do not stack anything on the berries or else you will get freezer jam). The berries will last up to one year in the freezer and are still good in a lot of recipes or perfect as a frozen treat.
You can also can or dry blueberries.
Of course, there is a multitude of ways to have them for breakfast, dessert, or as a side dish. Below are a few recipes.
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