How To Keep Blueberries Fresh

Blueberries are a favorite berry to have in the house. They’re delicious and they’re also healthy. But when they go bad, it’s easy to spot because they get moldy around the edges. Here’s how to keep blueberries from spoiling so that you can enjoy them for longer:

Rinse them off in cold water and gently pat dry.

Rinse them off in cold water and gently pat dry.

Once you’ve rinsed your blueberries, you can use a clean kitchen towel to pat them dry. Do not use hot water or soap!

Hot water will destroy their skin and make them shrivel up, while soapy water will make the flavor of your lovely fruit taste funny. Just be gentle with your berries when washing and drying them off, then stash them in some sort of container where they’ll stay fresh for longer than two days—we recommend an airtight container with an opening large enough to fit your hand through so that you can remove any moldy bits if they develop.

Put them in a container lined with a paper towel.

• Put them in a container lined with a paper towel.

The best way to keep blueberries fresh for longer is by placing them in a plastic container and then lining the bottom of the container with a damp paper towel. The moisture from the towel will not only help keep your berries from drying out, but also encourage them to ripen faster if they’re still unripe when you buy them. However, there are some important things to consider before choosing which type of paper towel to use:

• The paper towel should be thin enough so that it doesn’t take up much space around each berry, but thick enough so it doesn’t absorb all of their juice (which could lead to premature dehydration). Thin towels are also less likely than thick ones to trap moisture and make your fruit soggy over time (see below).
• Keep in mind that any kind of paper product can release chemicals into food that isn’t intended for regular consumption; try using unbleached or recycled varieties instead!

Store them on the counter at room temperature or in the fridge.

Blueberries are one of the most fragile fruits, so it’s important to keep them away from moisture and humidity. Blueberries will last for about a week at room temperature or in the fridge. They should not be stored in an airtight container because this will trap moisture and cause them to rot.

You can also freeze blueberries if you have more than you can eat at one time! Just wash, drain and pat dry with paper towels before freezing them on a cookie sheet or plate lined with parchment paper; once frozen solid (about 1 hour), transfer them into a plastic bag or container and store in freezer until ready to use.

You can keep these berries fresh longer this way.

Blueberries are delicious and versatile, but they don’t last long. In order to preserve their freshness, you should:

• Do not wash them until you are ready to use them.
• Do not store blueberries in the fridge or freezer. If you must refrigerate them, be sure to place them in a sealed bag or container to keep out as much air as possible.
• Don’t store blueberries in any cupboard that is near other foods which give off strong smells (such as onions), because the odors can taint your berries’ flavor and leave an unpleasant taste on your tongue if you eat one later on.
• And of course don’t put blueberries on top of anything else in your fruit bowl—this will cause them to become bruised and damaged by being crushed under heavier fruits like apples or bananas!

The key to keeping blueberries fresh is to store them in the fridge. They can last for up to two weeks if you keep them cool and dry. If you’re storing them on your counter, leave them in the container with the paper towel underneath so that they don’t get too moist from condensation.