How to Freeze Cherries | Freezing with Wisdom Preserved

Cherries are one of the first crops to come in season and being able to freeze cherries is a fabulous way to start off our canning season. We begin with picking cherries in our local orchards and end with stained fingers and full bellies. We are always sure to pick more than we want to can because we know the vast quantities that our families are sure to eat. We want to be able to continue enjoying the fruits of our labors throughout the year, so we need an easy long-term storage method. There are many different options for doing this, but one of the simplest methods is to freeze cherries. Freezing cherries helps them maintain more of their fresh flavor.
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Frozen cherries are great for a variety of uses including baking, smoothies, and even just eating plain. I also like the fact that I can freeze cherries now and then pull them out and can them later when the summer is not so hectic. Let me show you just how simple it is to freeze cherries so you can have them all year round.
The first step is to freezing cherries is to prepare your cherries by washing and pitting them.
Now that the cherries are ready, let's individually freeze them. Flash freezing cherries is my preferred method of storing frozen cherries because it reduces freezer burn and allows them to be removed from the freezer individually instead of in one large block.
How to Flash Freeze Cherries:
Flash freezing cherries is done by placing the cherries on a cookie sheet and placing them into the freezer to freeze for 2 to 4 hours before placing them in the long-term storage freezer bags.
After the cherries are frozen, place them in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. I then label the storage bag with the date and contents. Then I lay the bag as flat as possible in the freezer so it will stack better.
Note: If your cherries will fill your bag it may be easier to label them before putting the berries in.
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[@FermentedHomestead]

I just found your channel through this video, I was planning to can some cherries but never got around to it so now I need to freeze them! I'm looking forward to exploring some more videos too!

[@WisdomPreserved]

Awesome! Marie and I are so glad you found us. We have lots of videos already posted and we make more every week. We hope you love them! I (Emmaline) just checked out your channel also. It's great! You have a subscriber in us!

[@CarobMarcelle]

Love it! I went to high school with Emaline. Glad other people are teaching through video. One small tip. E does sound like she’s yelling so might want to change the volume!

[@WisdomPreserved]

Thanks for the feedback. Since this video we have gotten new microphones and the audio is better.

[@p.j.d.8199]

Do you ever get freezer ice on them and if so does it affect the taste?

[@WisdomPreserved]

If they have been frozen for a while they may get a little ice on them. I usually take this as my sign they need to be used. It can be the first sign of getting freezer burn which will affect the flavor.

[@teamseth9068]

Can I freeze on the tray overnight? Is there "too long" to freeze for? Thanks!

[@WisdomPreserved]

If you left them too long you risk freezer burn, but overnight you should be fine. I personally wouldn't leave them more than 24-48 hours before I put them in their freezer safe bags/containers.

[@basmahn9151]

@@WisdomPreserved can i freeze them for 6 month?

[@seangholipour3884]

Do you have to take the pits off

[@WisdomPreserved]

You do not have to remove the pits. It just makes them easier to use later.

[@surabhi6792]

For how long can we use these cberries?

[@WisdomPreserved]

Frozen fruit is good for 8-12 months.

[@ruthannjohnson1640]

Will they get mushy

[@WisdomPreserved]

The freezing process does make them soft when thawed. My favorite thing to use them in is canning recipes or smoothies. If I want to eat them plain I do it while they are still frozen.

[@rn87mom94]

Do you have as them first?

[@WisdomPreserved]

We like to pit ours first if that is what you are asking.

[@rn87mom94]

@@WisdomPreserved sorry About that post. I didn’t even notice the auto fill error!!! Do you wash them First?

[@WisdomPreserved]

@@rn87mom94 We usually wash all of our fruit before using it. The short answer: yes.