How to Freeze Grapes: 5 Ways to Use Frozen Grapes

Freezing grapes is easy if you follow a few simple steps.

1. 1. Wash and dry your grapes thoroughly. Wash your grapes to remove any residual dirt or pesticides. Consider buying organic grapes from the grocery store if pesticides are a concern. Put the fruit in a colander or salad spinner in your kitchen sink and rinse the grapes under your faucet’s spray setting. Let the excess water drain and then blot your grapes with a dry paper towel.
2. 2. Spread the dry grapes on a baking sheet. Use wax paper or parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Place the grapes in a single layer on the baking tray, cover the tray with plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer.
3. 3. Keep the tray of grapes in the freezer for three hours. A few hours should be enough time for the grapes to freeze solid. Depending on the type of grape, the total time of the freezing process may take slightly longer.
4. 4. Transfer the frozen grapes into a plastic bag. Remove the grapes from the baking tray and place them into a plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag tightly and mark the date before putting it back in the freezer.
5. 5. Store your frozen grapes for up to a year. To ensure maximum freshness, keep your grapes in the freezer for up to a year from the date on the label. Eat frozen grapes directly out of the freezer, or incorporate them into a sweet recipe.

Frozen grapes make a great snack and frozen treat with very little prep time. Consider a few ways you can use frozen grapes and enjoy this summer fruit any time of year.

1. 1. Make frozen grape popsicles. Puree your frozen grapes with a little grape juice and pour the mixture into plastic molds. Freeze your grape popsicles for at least four hours before eating them.
2. 2. Blend grape sorbet. As with the popsicles, puree your grapes and use a food processor or blender to blend sorbet. Seedless grapes work best for sorbets and ice cream. Cotton Candy grapes are especially delicious in these frozen treats.
3. 3. Infuse your morning smoothie with grapes. Red grapes or green grapes work well in smoothies, as long as they are seedless.
4. 4. Chill a drink with frozen grape ice cubes. Use frozen grapes as ice cubes by tossing them directly in chilled drinks like iced tea or lemonade.
5. 5. Serve frozen grapes as a chilled appetizer. Squeeze lemon or lime juice directly onto frozen grapes for a refreshing appetizer or snack. Sprinkle a pinch of Himalayan pink salt onto your frozen grapes for a sweet and savory flavor burst.

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