Best Ways to Store Raspberries | Driscoll's (2024)

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Storing Raspberries

The best way to store berries is in an airtight container made of glass. I have found that my fresh fruit always has a longer shelf life in glass containers than it does in plastic containers. When washed and stored correctly, fresh raspberries will last about two and a half weeks.

Follow the below storage tips to help extend the shelf life of your raspberries. Store dry raspberries in their original clamshell container, not in an airtight container. The original container is designed with slots and holes to allow for air flow, helping to keep your berries fresher longer.

Storing the berries with a paper towel will act as a fresh absorbent pad and keep the moisture off the fruit.

Storing Raspberries in the Fridge

You should not store berries in an airtight container. To stay fresh, berries need some air circulation. Use the original container they came in, which usually has slots and holes. If don't have the original container, store them in something like a colander.

One of the easiest ways to ensure your raspberries don't get too mushy too soon is to store them properly. "Put your raspberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get home," says Boco*ck. "Keep them there until you're ready to eat them." Do not wash the berries until you're ready to enjoy them.

One of the easiest ways to ensure your raspberries don't get too mushy too soon is to store them properly. "Put your raspberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get home," says Boco*ck. "Keep them there until you're ready to eat them." Do not wash the berries until you're ready to enjoy them.

The best way to store raspberries is in a breathable container with air holes so that they can breathe. The original container they came in is usually acceptable for storage, whether a plastic clamshell from the grocery store or a shallow cardboard container from the farmers' market. Store near the front of the fridge.

The best way to keep raspberries fresh in the fridge is to place them next to each other in a single layer, for example on a plate, in a shallow bowl or in a strainer. If you put them in a container, make sure the container is not airtight. To prevent mould, ensure the raspberries are thoroughly dry.

After a few hours you can put the dry berries into a glass, airtight container. I use mason jars or other larger glass jars. I have found that glass keeps them fresh much longer than any type of plastic container. You can put a dry paper towel in the bottom of the container to catch excess moisture.

1. Raspberries. These sweet berries are particularly fragile, with thin skin that easily soaks up liquid, making them more prone to mold and spoilage. So the best way to keep them fresh and extend their shelf life even longer is to wash just before eating, and no sooner.

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Don't crowd your berries when storing

Crowded berries get smushed easily, leading to speedier spoilage. After washing, instead of returning your berries to their original packaging, let them breathe by storing fresh strawberries in a wide, flat container lined with paper towels.

The best way to keep raspberries fresh in the fridge is to place them next to each other in a single layer, for example on a plate, in a shallow bowl or in a strainer. If you put them in a container, make sure the container is not airtight. To prevent mould, ensure the raspberries are thoroughly dry.

After a few hours you can put the dry berries into a glass, airtight container. I use mason jars or other larger glass jars. I have found that glass keeps them fresh much longer than any type of plastic container. You can put a dry paper towel in the bottom of the container to catch excess moisture.