7 Ways to Store and Preserve Blueberries

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Blueberries are packed with vital nutrients to keep you healthy . However, blueberries also have a very short shelf life.

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The best way to preserve blueberries for a long time is by canning them. My favorite way is to make blueberry jam.

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Dehydrating blueberries is an excellent way to use defective berries. And it keeps you in fruit year-round without taking up freezer space.

If you're short on time, just freeze fresh berries on a cookie sheet. Then pack them in 1-cup freezer bags for later.

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Blueberry puree makes a nice change from applesauce, a delightful dessert and inexpensive baby food too.

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Other options include fmaking blueberry syrup, and sauce. Get the full details in our blog post.

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