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Blueberries are a very useful berry, only one bad thing in it is that its season is very short. And for all its wonderful qualities, I really want to keep it for a longer time. The best way of preserving is freezing, this way all the properties of the berry are preserved.
The storage time when frozen is increased by an average of six months. Frozen berries should be defrosted before use. The only way it will differ from fresh berries is the lack of elasticity.
For what useful properties is it worth freezing blueberries
- strengthens the walls of blood vessels, normalizes the work of the heart,
- supports intestinal and pancreatic health,
- slows down the aging of nerve cells, and hence the brain.
- has antiscorbutic, choleretic, antisclerotic, cardiotonic, hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects.
How to freeze blueberries for the winter
Step 1… Preparation of berries. Preference should be given to ripe and large berries, without traces of damage. They should be free from stains, insect marks and other damage that could quickly spoil blueberries. The fruit should be firm and firm to the touch, not soft. In the beginning, blueberries are selected and only good fruits are left. The damaged ones are immediately thrown away. The sooner the blueberries are sorted out, the less likely they are to grow moldy.
Step 2… Washing and drying. After the berries, you need to rinse under cool water (the water should never be hot) and spread on a flat surface in a thin layer. During this time, the blueberries will dry out and will not grow moldy.
Step 3… Packing. When the berries are dry, they are packaged in bags and sent to the freezer. Such berries are used for making teas, many dishes, or simply eaten fresh.
Bon appetit!
Recall that earlier we told you which 5 products are better for a far-sighted housewife to freeze, as well as how to freeze food correctly in general.