Frozen grapes are a delicious sweet healthy snack packed with antioxidants, fiber and nutrients. Learn how to freeze grapes and use them for frozen snacks and sweet treats!
Freezing Grapes
Popping those tasty grapes on or off the vine and into the freezer is a wonderful way to preserve them for another use like a grape froze! Anytime your red, green, or concord grapes are about to go mushy (and who likes to eat a mushy fruit?), use this easy method on how to freeze grapes to make them last!
Frozen grapes are a lovely treat to enjoy as a healthy afternoon snack when you are craving something sweet. I always have a bag of them in my freezer to nibble on during the day. They also go great to use in frozen drinks and a few grape recipes we share - so keep reading!
How to freeze grapes to eat
Freezing grapes is simple to do with a few steps using a sheet pan and parchment paper, dish towel, or paper towel.
- Rinse the grapes in the sink first with filtered water to remove any dirt and soil. Use a colander or salad spinner and place the grapes in it. Under the kitchen faucet, spray it with fresh water. Dry them off with a paper towel or dish towel to remove the excess water.
- Add grapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remove the grapes from the grape vine and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can also line the pan with a dish towel or paper towel, although I prefer to use parchment paper so no fibers get on the grapes. Spread them out evenly so they do not overlap.
- Freeze the grapes. Place the baking pan with the grapes on them in the freezer for 2-3 hours. This should be enough time for the grapes to harden. Additional time may be needed for larger amounts.
- Store them in a plastic freezer bag. Write the date on the plastic freezer bag and transfer the frozen grapes into the bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal it closed. Store in the freezer for up to a year.
How to use frozen grapes
Once you've dialed in how to freeze grapes, you will want to always have frozen grapes on hand! Use them in these fun and satisfying ways!
- Make a Grape Frosé Rosé. Blend freezer grapes with rose wine for a refreshing drink that cools you off!
- Eat the fruit as a snack or appetizer. Grapes that are frozen are delicious to eat "as-is" as a healthy snack! Nibble on them throughout the day. They are low-calorie and full of nutrients.
- Enjoy homemade slushies, sorbet, and icee's! Blend the grapes in a food processor or blender until it becomes a slushy consistency.
- Add them to smoothies. We love grapes in smoothies like this apple cider vinegar smoothie (beauty drink). Blend them into your favorite smoothie recipe.
- Make flavorful ice cubes to add to drinks. Put the frozen fruit in an ice cube tray with water. Add the fruit infused frozen ice cubes to wine, juice, water, and other favorite beverages to keep them chilled.
- Turn them into popsicles. Blend your freezer grapes with apple juice or grape juice and add them to popsicle molds. Freeze them for 4-6 hours or until hard before eating.
Types of grapes you can store in the freezer
It is best to use organic grapes from the store to avoid chemicals and pesticides. When freezing grapes, you can use any type of grape such as seedless red, green, or concord grapes. You can use grapes with seeds, but I suggest not using them as the seeds can make recipes bitter if blended.
Frequently Asked Questions
After freezing grapes, they are best to be used frozen. If you thaw them first they become mushy. Thawed grapes are best for making homemade jam and compote where the fruit is heated and softened with sugar.
How long are frozen grapes good for? The good news is they last for a year when frozen properly so you can enjoy a healthy frozen snack all year long!
Yes, in fact our method of making frozen grapes we suggest freezing them in freezer ziploc bags. Just make sure all the air is pressed out and removed first before sealing closed.
Can grapes be frozen with seeds or do you need to use seedless grapes? You can freeze grapes with seeds and either remove them by cutting in half when frozen to eat as a snack. If you blend frozen grapes with seeds it tends to add a bitter taste to recipes.
More tutorials on freezing and storing food
Grape and fruit recipes you may enjoy
- Grape Frosé Rosé
- Fresh Watermelon Juice Recipe
- Best Broccoli Grape Salad With Crunchy Pecans
- Pineapple Ginger Coconut Lime Chicken (Slow Cooker)
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How To Freeze Grapes
Ingredients
- 4 cups grapes
Instructions
- Rinse the grapes in the sink first with filtered water to remove any dirt and soil. Use a colander or salad spinner and place the grapes in it. Under the kitchen faucet, spray it with fresh water. Dry them off with a paper towel or dish towel to remove the excess water.
- Add grapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remove the grapes from the grape vine and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can also line the pan with a dish towel or paper towel, although I prefer to use parchment paper so no fibers get on the grapes. Spread them out evenly so they do not overlap.
- Freeze the grapes. Place the baking pan in the freezer and freeze the grapes for 2-3 hours. This should be enough time for the grapes to harden. Additional time may be needed for larger amounts.
- Store the frozen grapes in a plastic freezer bag. Write the date on the plastic freezer bag and transfer the frozen grapes into the bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal it closed. Store in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
- Make a Grape Frosé Rosé. Blend freezer grapes with rose wine for a refreshing drink that cools you off!
- Eat the fruit as a snack or appetizer. Frozen grapes are delicious eating as-is as a healthy snack! Nibble on them throughout the day. They are low-calorie and full of nutrients.
- Enjoy homemade slushies and ice's! Blend the grapes in a food processor or blender until it becomes a slushy consistency.
- Add them to smoothies. We love grapes in smoothies like this apple cider vinegar beauty drink. Blend them into your favorite smoothie recipe.
- Make flavorful ice cubes to add to drinks. Put the frozen fruit in an ice cube tray with water. Add the fruit infused frozen ice cubes to wine, juice, water, and other favorite beverages to keep them chilled.
- Turn them into popsicles. Blend your freezer grapes with apple juice or grape juice and add them to popsicle molds. Freeze them for 4-6 hours or until hard before eating.
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