How to Store Raspberries in The Fridge

Updated on April 12, 2022

Raspberries are a delicious summer fruit. Summer is as fleeting as the strong flavour packed into their fragile body. You plucked those jewel-toned berries from your garden or farmer’s market, only to put them in the refrigerator and forget about them.

How to Store Raspberries in The Fridge

Store Unwashed

If you aren’t intending to eat the berries right away, store them in a dirty container. When the berries are exposed to wetness, they will swiftly deteriorate.

Only wash the amount of berries you intend to consume right before eating.

Keep Them Cool

Store raspberries dry and in the original container they came in (or if they are from the garden, in a breathable container).

Keep them out of the crisper or the coldest part of the fridge (typically the back). The greatest spot in your fridge is where you’ll see them the most, ensuring that you don’t forget about them.

Freeze Them

If you have more than you can eat, freeze what you have grown or purchased. Raspberries store well in the freezer. To eliminate extra moisture, give them a wash and lay them out on paper towels.

Then, place them on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer until they are completely frozen. Frozen berries should be stored in an airtight plastic zip bag or a freezer-safe container.

Frozen raspberries are delicious in smoothies, baked goods, and on top of yoghurt or oatmeal in the morning. Frozen berries will last 10 to 12 months in the freezer.

Store raspberries dry and in the original container they came in (or if they are from the garden, in a breathable container).

Keep them out of the crisper or the coldest part of the fridge (typically the back). The greatest spot in your fridge is where you’ll see them the most, ensuring that you don’t forget about them.

How to Clean Raspberries

Keep in mind that raspberries are more sensitive than the rest of our berries. Before you eat them, give them a gentle rinse with cool water. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving to bring out their natural tastes.

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Tips to Store Raspberries in The Fridge

When you come home with your raspberries, sift through the package and eliminate any raspberries that are discoloured or have moisture in them.

If you’re not intending to consume them right away, refrigerate them unwashed because moisture causes the berries to spoil more quickly. To help increase the shelf life of your raspberries, use the storing tips listed below.

• Dry raspberries should be stored in their original clamshell container rather than an airtight container.
• The original container has slots and perforations that allow air to circulate, keeping your berries fresher for longer.
• Keep them in the front of your fridge (between 32° and 34°F) where they’ll be visible and accessible.
• This way, you’ll be able to use them before they go bad.
• Raspberry berries should not be kept in the back of the refrigerator or in the crisper.
• Because the air in the crisper is slightly moister than the rest of the refrigerator, your raspberries will dry out faster.