Inspection TimeĪnother pro tip is to thoroughly inspect the fruit prior to storage. I know it can be tempting to rinse produce as soon as you get home, but hold off on rinsing the berries.īecause seasonal berries tend to get moldy very easily, the best way to avoid impending mold growth is to keep them as dry as possible. This is the BIGGEST rule of the berry business: do not wash your fruit until you plan to eat it! We’ll share our best tips for storing these precious fruits so you’ll be able to enjoy them for as long as possible, even during the cold winter months. If you’re on a mission to cut down on food waste and preserve your favorite seasonal food items, you’ll want to save this article! You must know the heartbreak, at some point in your life, of throwing away what once was the most perfect bounty of berries.ĭon’t let this happen to you again. If you leave these gorgeous gems in the refrigerator in an open container, and perhaps forget about them for a few days (the classic result of a busy schedule), they lose their freshness very quickly.Īll of a sudden, that bright and vibrant pint of strawberries you were so excited to eat is covered in mold. However, these seasonal treats are so fragile, and your money can be easily wasted when they lose their freshness. I adore eating handfuls of cold blueberries on a hot summer day, and love enjoying every morsel of delicate raspberries bursting with juice that I can get my hands on. The beautiful abundance of fresh berries! What’s one of the most delicious gifts of the spring and summer?
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