Here’s what you should probably know about freezing cherries, according to an expert.
So, can you freeze cherries?
Cherries will freeze well, but the texture will be different when they are defrosted, Tiess tellsSouthern Living.
Credit:Getty Images
Moisture [juice] will leak out because freezing causes the cell walls to rupture.
Can You Freeze Cherries?
Freezing cherries is not difficult, but takes a little bit of prep work.
Then, remove the stems andremove the cherry pits.
Using a cherry pitter, remove the pits, Tiess explains.
Place the pitted cherries on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and freeze for two hours uncovered.
When it comes time to use your frozen cherries, how to defrost them depends upon your intended use.
If you plan to cook them for preparation, frozen cherries can be used as dictated in the recipe.
They will defrost quickly, Tiess adds.
Seal the macerated cherries in an appropriate-sized mason jar and place them in the refrigerator until needed.
