How to Refrigerate Blackberries Consider grocery store fruit storage if you're unclear how to store it. Most supermarkets store berries in the refrigerated produce department.
Blackberries are perishable because they stop ripening after harvest. To avoid ripening on your counter, put them in the fridge when you arrive home. The only time to leave blackberries on the counter is to consume them that day or next.
Put blackberries in the crisper or humidity drawer of your fridge. This drawer keeps food fresh. When storing blackberries, set the drawer to low humidity. Keep blackberries in their original container for circulation.
Make sure the new container isn't airtight—air needs to get in. Avoid washing blackberries before refrigerating them since it promotes bacteria growth and spoilage. Instead, wash blackberries before eating or cooking.
How to Freeze Blackberries Want longer-lasting blackberries? Make freezer room. Properly frozen blackberries last eternally, but not in the fridge. The USDA says frozen fruit doesn't expire, but it may lose freshness.
Hope remains if you won't use up your fresh blackberries before they expire. How to freeze blackberries before they expire:
Run blackberries under water thoroughly. Pat berries dry. Place blackberries on a lined baking sheet. Put them in one layer. Put the berry baking sheet in the freezer for a few hours.
After freezing, transfer the berries to a freezer bag or container. Return blackberries to freezer. Fresh berries are fantastic for snacking and topping yogurt, cereal, and oatmeal, but frozen berries are too.
Make smoothies, ice creams, and sorbets with them. Make a compote, jam, or sauce with them or add them to overnight oats.