What's the best way to clean and dry blueberries?
I buy organic blueberries which come in a little plastic container. I like to wash them and put them in a tupperware container. After I wash them I place them between some paper towels to let them dry, but they take forever to dry this way.
Is there a better way to this?
Best Answer
That's the same method I would use.
If you have a salad spinner you could try giving them a gentle spin in there first. They are sturdy enough (unless they're over-ripe) that they should handle a gentle pass through it.
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What to soak blueberries in to clean?
To ensure that berries are perfectly clean, dip them in a 3:1 mixture of water and distilled white vinegar. This not only washes the berries thoroughly, but it also extends their shelf life. Avoid soaking the berries in the vinegar and water mixture as berries will begin to absorb the vinegar flavor.How do you deep clean blueberries?
How to Clean BlueberriesShould you soak blueberries in salt water?
A saltwater soak of one cup of warm water to one teaspoon of salt, along with a quick rinse afterward, can help ensure the removal of little grubs that may be hiding inside the berries.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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