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How to Keep Berries Fresh

This berry hack will keep your fresh berries and other fruit fresh for much longer using simple household ingredients. Note this hack does not reverse molding or aging.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Keyword: how to keep berries fresh, moldy berries, no moldy berries
Author: Lisa Childs

Ingredients

  • Fresh Berries - Strawberries Blueberries, Raspberries, etc.
  • 8-12 cups fresh cool water (tap water is fine)
  • 1/2-3/4 cup white distilled vinegar
  • Large bowl*
  • Colander*
  • Clean dish cloth
  • Paper towels
  • Air tight containers optional

Instructions

  • Pick the freshest berries possible using my tips in the post
  • Rinse and wash berries in their container under cool, running water. This removes any dirt, leaves, or other foreign objects. Remove any twigs or leaves.
  • In a large bowl, add the water and vinegar.
  • Place the berries in a colander (one berry type at a time) and lower it into the water/vinegar solution. Let soak for 2-4 minutes. Drip the berries dry and transfer them to a clean towel to dry.
  • Repeat with all the other berries. I do strawberries first, then blueberries, then raspberries last.
  • Let the berries dry on a towel to remove as much of the moisture as possible.
  • Line the original berry containers or a tupperware container with two paper towels. Transfer the dry berries to the containers and seal with an airtight lid, or close the lid the berries came in. For even more optimal freshness, add another paper towel to the top of the berries before adding the lid.
  • Replace the paper towel as needed if it gets really moist or wet. Store the berries in the refrigerator for up to 14-21 days.

Video

Notes

*I like using my salad spinner bowl and colander for this step, because the colander fits perfectly in the bowl. If you don't have a salad spinner, you can soak the berries in a bowl and then drain the berries in a larger colander, use a frying net, or any other strainer you have. You can ever use a slotted spoon.