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Storing smashed berries for two weeks prior to jam making?

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Storing smashed berries for two weeks prior to jam making? (post #70451)

geoffhazel on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 16:07
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I grow my own raspberries and have nearly enough for two batches of jam, but absolutely no time to make it before I leave for nearly two weeks on a trip.  I have the berries smashed and in a container, and wonder: would they keep in the refrigerator for two weeks, or should I freeze them?  I'd prefer to not freeze if I can get away with it: easier to make the jam without defrosting a brick of berries.

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GretchenTHE FIRST's picture

You'll have to freeze them (post #70451, reply #1 of 3)

by GretchenTHE FIRST in reply to geoffhazel [original] on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 04:30

You'll have to freeze them They will not be good after that length of time. Are you making preserves with seeds or jelly. 

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freeze 'em (post #70451, reply #2 of 3)

by Pielove in reply to GretchenTHE FIRST [original] on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:21

I agree with Gretchen-- the berries will ferment in the refrigerator.  Have you smashed them already?  They would defrost quicker if you spread the berries on a cookie sheet and froze them individually.  Good luck-- I envy your berry crop!

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Thawing time is so (post #70451, reply #3 of 3)

by GretchenTHE FIRST in reply to Pielove [original] on Sun, 09/05/2010 - 04:59

Thawing time is so insignificant anyway, especially if you are making jam where it will be heated. Hardly a problem. And frozen the jam could even be made fresth in the winter when it is much cooler in the kitchen.