Things You'll Need:
- Fresh blackberries
- Colander
- Sugar
- Cookie sheet
- Freezer bags
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Step 1
Obtain fresh and ripe blackberries. They should be frozen at their best.
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Step 2
Place the blackberries in a colander or sieve, and wash well with cold water.
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Step 3
Allow the blackberries to dry. You can leave them in the colander until nearly all of the water drains out or place them on paper towels to dry.
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Step 4
Sprinkle the blackberries with sugar. Use about 1/2 cup of sugar for every pound of berries. gently toss the berries with the sugar until they are well coated.
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Step 5
Place a single layer of the sugared blackberries on a cookie sheet. This will keep the blackberries from sticking together as they freeze.
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Step 6
Freeze the berries for about 24 hours, or just until frozen.
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Step 7
Put the sugared blackberries in freezer bags. Seal the bags as tightly as possible and try to press all of the air out of the bag.
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Step 8
Label each bag and add the date that the blackberries were frozen.
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Step 9
Place the bags of sugared blackberries back into the freezer. They should keep in the freezer for six months to a year.
