Inspect. Inspect the berries for any bruised, broken or decaying berries and discard.
Keep the berries dry until ready to use/serve. Place a folded paper towel in the lid and flip the container upside-down.
Refrigerate in the very same clamshell the berries were packaged in. The perforations in the clamshells are actually designed that way for proper air flow.
Cool running water. Give those berries a quick rinse under cool running water in the same perforated container.
In a colander. Fill a bowl with cold water. Place the berries in a colander small enough to fit inside the bowl. Remove and drain excess water. Pat berries dry with a paper towel.
IIf refrigerated and kept dry, the shelf life for each berry is as follows: Raspberries: 1-3 days Blackberries: 3-5 days Strawberries: 3-5 days Blueberries: 2 weeks
-Wash them with cool water. -Spread out on parchment paper lined baking sheet. -Freeze for 24 hours. -Transfer to a freezer bag and keep for 3-5 months.
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