Can grapes be frozen? – A couple of cooks

Wondering if you can freeze grapes? This fruit is perfect for freezing in snacks and smoothies – here’s how to do it!

Do you have extra grapes and don’t know what to do with them? Here’s an idea: throw them in the freezer! As it turns out, frozen grapes make a refreshing snack that tastes like a miniature popsicle—a fun way to make this fruit look like a novelty! They are also perfect for mixing into a sweet and sour grape smoothie, or as a substitute for frozen fruit in other smoothie recipes. Here’s how to do it!

Can grapes be frozen?

Grapes freeze well for 10-12 months. Frozen grapes do not work well thawed as they become mushy and watery. But they are ideal to add to combined recipes such as smoothies. They also taste great as a snack straight from the freezer – they taste almost like a grape popsicle! You can put a bunch of grapes in the freezer as a snack for a week or prepare them for long-term storage.

How long are grapes good for?

Stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator, grapes keep for about 2 weeks. If you want to keep them beyond that point, the freezer is a great option. Keep in mind that frozen grapes work as a snack or in smoothies: just don’t plan on eating them thawed.

how to freeze grapes

Grapes are easy to freeze, especially if you plan to eat them as a snack right away. You can also keep them for long-term storage. This is what you should do:

• To freeze grapes for snacking: Wash the grapes on the stem and dry them. Place them in the freezer for 2 hours, then enjoy.
• To freeze grapes for long-term storage: Remove the fruit from the stems, wash and dry. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer and quick freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container or plastic or silicone freezer bag. Mark a “Use By” date that is 10 months in the future and place in the freezer.

Tips on how to use frozen grapes

Do you have them in the freezer? This is how to use this frozen fruit:

• Frozen grapes are great as a snack right out of the freezer – just like a popsicle! They are a fun way to make a healthy snack, especially for children.
• Frozen grapes add an icy texture and sweetness to smoothies. They’re a bit sweeter than frozen blueberries and strawberries, making them great for adding flavor to smoothies of all kinds.
• Use them in a grape smoothie or as a substitute in smoothie recipes. Try this easy grape smoothie. Or use them as a substitute for frozen fruit in a blueberry smoothie or strawberry smoothie to mix it up!

More freezing methods

And that is! Let us know if you try freezing grapes in the comments below. All ingredients hold differently in the freezer. Here are some more methods to try:

• Freeze other fruits like apples, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, or bananas
• Try vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale, onions, carrots, celery, cabbage, green beans, eggplant, zucchini, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, avocados, or tomatoes.
• Choose dairy products such as cheese, milk, sour cream, ricotta, yogurt, butter, buttermilk, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and mozzarella.
• Try freezing rice, guacamole, or hummus