6 Easiest Ways to Freeze Cherries for Winter

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Are there people who don't love cherries? This sweet and sour berry is especially indispensable for compotes, baked goods, and desserts. To preserve its taste and aroma, it's important to freeze it correctly. Whole or pitted? With or without sugar? Here are some proven recipes!

1. Frozen Whole Cherries

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Everything is prepared very quickly and without much hassle.

You will need: 500 g cherries.

Preparation: Thoroughly wash and dry the cherries. Spread the berries in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet, freeze them, then transfer them to portioned bags or containers and return them to the freezer for storage.

2. Frozen Pitted Cherries

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An excellent recipe that every hostess should know.

You will need: 1 kg cherries.

Preparation: Wash and dry the cherries, carefully remove the pits, and drain all the released juice. For convenience, you can initially place the berries in a colander or sieve.

Spread the berries in a single layer on a tray and place them in the freezer. Once the cherries are frozen, transfer them to storage containers and return them to the freezer.

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3. Frozen Cherries in Sugar Syrup for Winter

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Use them for making compotes or as a filling for baked goods.

You will need: 1 kg cherries, 700-800 g sugar, 500 ml water.

Preparation: Boil a syrup from water and sugar, then let it cool. Separately, wash the cherries, remove the pits, and arrange the berries in molds or plastic containers. Then pour the previously prepared sugar syrup over the cherries, leave them on the counter for 2-3 hours, and then place them in the freezer for storage.

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4. Frozen Cherries on Parchment Paper

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An ideal combination of taste and benefits, with no unnecessary additives!

You will need: 500 g cherries.

Preparation: For this recipe, it's best to freeze cherries with pits so that the parchment paper doesn't get soggy. Wash and dry the berries. Line the bottom of a container with parchment paper and arrange the dry cherries in a single layer.

Cover with another layer of parchment paper and add another layer of cherries, and so on, as high as your container allows. Close the container with a lid and place it in the freezer. Optionally, you can later transfer the already frozen cherries to a bag.

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5. Vacuum-Sealed Frozen Cherries for Winter

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A compact solution, but you'll definitely need a drinking straw here.

You will need: 500 g cherries.

Preparation: Distribute the washed and dried cherries into regular or zip-lock bags. Insert a straw and fasten or tie the bag, then suck out the air through the straw with your lips. Remove the straw and immediately tie or seal the bag completely before new air can enter. Place the cherries in the freezer for storage.

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6. Frozen Cherry Puree for Winter

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If you wish, add a few pieces of berries for a more interesting texture in the finished puree.

You will need: 1 kg cherries, 100-200 g sugar.

Preparation: Wash the cherries, remove the pits, and blend the berries with sugar using a blender. Distribute the resulting puree into molds or plastic containers and place them in the freezer. Done!