How to Freeze Elderberry Juice

Elderberry juice can be frozen for longer storage.

Elderberries contain many vitamins, including immune-boosting Vitamin C. Drinking elderberry juice increases your intake of vitamins and antioxidants. The juice, whether homemade or store-bought, won't retain its flavor long in the refrigerator. It's suggested you use refrigerated juices within six days. If you have a surplus of elderberry juice, you can freeze it for up to eight months.

Things You'll Need

• Glass containers with lids
• Adhesive labels
• Ice cube trays
• Freezer bags

Instructions

1. Choose clean glass containers with lids in which to freeze the juice.

2. Fill containers with elderberry juice. Leave a few inches empty at the top so as the frozen juice expands, the containers won't burst. Place the lids tightly on the containers.

3. Mark the date on adhesive labels and affix to containers. This helps you remember when you froze the juice. Most frozen fruits and juices retain their flavors for up to eight months.

4. Use ice trays to freeze the juice in single servings. Pour the juice into the trays and allow it to freeze.

5. Fill plastic freezer bags with the ice cubes and seal the bags. Affix adhesive labels with the freezing date onto the bags. To use the juice, remove a bag from the freezer, empty the cubes into a glass and let them melt.

References

• Colorado State University Extension: Freezing Fruits
• Discount Juicers: The Best Way to Store Juice
• Herb Wisdom: Elderberry Benefits
• North Dakota State University: Food Storage Guide