How to Freeze-Dry Raspberries at Home
Frozen fruits and vegetables are handy when you are preparing a meal and you can't (or don't want to) run to a grocery store. Just about any fruit, including raspberries, can be cleaned, packed in a container and placed in your freezer---usually without your having to buy anything special. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dry raspberries
- Colander or strainer
- Paper towels
- Pot
- Cookie sheet
- Refrigerator with a freezer or free-standing freezer
- Black marker
- Measuring cup
- Large freezer bags with a top that seals
Instructions
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Place the dry raspberries into a colander or strainer.
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Wipe the raspberries with a clean, dry paper towel to remove any dust and debris.
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Dispose of any raspberries that are bruised or damaged. Place the damaged ones in a pot for later disposal.
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Place the raspberries on a cookie sheet, and spread the raspberries flat by moving the berries around with your fingers.
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Place the cookie sheet of raspberries in to your refrigerator's freezer or a free-standing freezer for one hour.
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Write on the outside of a freezer bag, with a black marker, "Dry Raspberries" or similar wording.
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Place about four cups of frozen raspberries gently into a large freezer bag.
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Lay the freezer bag flat, and push out any air that may be present in the bag before sealing.
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Place the bag of dry raspberries in your refrigerator's freezer or your free-standing freezer. Make sure you place them toward the back where it is the coldest.
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Repeat steps 6-9 to freeze another four cups of dry raspberries.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not wash the dry raspberries before freezing.
Do not thaw the frozen dry raspberries in the microwave.
