Learn all the tips and tricks for how to freeze cranberries to keep a stash of this short-season fruit in your freezer. Learning about freezing cranberries is a great way to preserve this delicious staple of so many baked goods and holiday recipes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Freezing Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: How To
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Can you freeze fresh cranberries, Freezing Cranberries, How to freeze cranberries
Rinse cranberries in a strainer and allow them to dry a bit. Discard any bad cranberries.
12 oz cranberries
Spread onto a clean towel to absorb any additional water.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
Gently pour the cranberries onto the baking sheet and place the tray in the freezer.
Freeze for three hours.
Break apart any clumps that have formed on the baking sheet and transfer the cranberries to freezer-proof storage.
How to Freeze Cranberry Sauce
If you’re using homemade cranberry sauce, allow it to fully cool before freezing.
Transfer cooled cranberry sauce to freezer-safe containers.
If you're using canning jars or other containers with lids, allow for 1 inch of space between the top of the cranberry sauce and the top of the jar’s rim. This is called headspace, and it allows for the sauce to expand in the freeze
How to Freeze Cranberry Juice
I recommend freezing cranberry juice in single-serve portions.
If using mason jars, allow for 1 inch of space between the top of the cranberry juice and the top of the jar’s rim.
Notes
A traditional bag of cranberries at the store yields about 3 cups of cranberries. They would fit best in a quart-sized bag or container.