Questions & Answers - Freezing Grapes


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Question:

1)  While watching the Food Network, Sara Moulton said something about freezing grapes. Is that possible & how to do it? Thanks - Unknown
 

2)  I have an excess of grapes which will soon spoil if I don't do something. Since my husband and I are both on the Nutri-System diet, I cannot us  them in cooking. But we can each have 15 grapes as one serving of fruit. Does freezing affect the taste of the grape? Any help you can provide is very much appreciated. - Alice
 


Answer: 

Freezing grapes is simple and fun.  Wash, dry and de-stem grapes. Pack in airtight containers and freeze.  No sugar is required because of the natural high sugar and acid level acts as a preservative.  Eat as a snack right from the freezer.  Frozen grapes can replace fresh grapes in every recipe as they retain their intense color and flavor and hold their shape when thawed. When using frozen grapes for preserves, thaw in refrigerator just until crushable.

 


Comments from readers:

I actually found that if I mix the frozen grapes with Welch's White Grape Peach Juice in a small glass, I have a wonderful dessert. It kind of makes a slushy, and the grapes themselves taste great. I will probably never eat another grape unless it is frozen. - Alice