How to Freeze Grapes and Enjoy Them All Year Round
The season of ripe and aromatic grapes is now at its peak. Their berries are the perfect snack when we need a dose of fruit, a bit of refreshment, or something sweet. However, the question arises: how can we preserve that taste and enjoyment even when grapes are no longer available at markets and stores?
By freezing grapes, you can keep them fresh for up to a year, though we doubt you’ll resist eating them sooner. Here are the best tips on how to freeze grapes, how to thaw them, and how to use them, according to Kuvar.
How to Freeze Grapes
If you want to keep grapes for a longer time, freezing is the solution for you. Here’s the best way to do it:
Wash and dry the grapes, then remove the berries from the stems.
Place the clean grapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and put in the freezer.
Leave in the freezer for 2–3 hours, or until the grapes are completely frozen.
Transfer the frozen grapes into freezer bags and return them to the freezer.
Frozen this way, grapes can last up to a year.
Once frozen and thawed, grapes will no longer be as crunchy, and their skin won’t pop under your teeth in the same way. But they will still be equally tasty and can be used in cakes, smoothies, jams…
The best way to thaw grapes is overnight. Simply place a bag of frozen grapes (or the needed amount if you have more in the bag) in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, delicious thawed grapes will be waiting for you.
How to Use Frozen Grapes
When it comes to using frozen grapes, the first option—which is also the easiest, fastest, and simplest—is actually the best one! That is, enjoying frozen grapes as a snack. They are tasty, cold, refreshing, and their juice is gradually released in your mouth.
You can also toss them into olive oil and fry them to use in savory dishes like roasted cauliflower with grapes and feta cheese. They can be added to a rich meat sauce to bring a touch of freshness and sweetness, or you can simply add them frozen into your favorite smoothie…
