How to freeze cherries
Can you freeze cherries to enjoy their sweet goodness year-round? Yes, here are tips and methods for frozen cherry delights!
Ingredients
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
Preparing:
- Wash, pat dry, and sort cherries, discarding any damaged ones.
- Pit cherries using a cherry pitter or a paring knife.
- Optionally, toss cherries with lemon juice for color and flavor preservation.
Freezing:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pitted cherries in a single layer on the sheet.
- Flash freeze in the freezer for 2-4 hours until solid.
- Transfer frozen cherries to airtight containers or freezer bags, removing excess air.
- Label containers with the date.
- Store in the freezer for up to 6-12 months for best quality. Enjoy in various desserts!