Frozen Grapes
You know how you can buy a huge amount of grapes at a place like Costco? Our family loves fruit, so I tend to buy things there. It’s four pounds of grapes. I got pretty angry when I bought one container of grapes there and we ate maybe a third of them before they went bad. I hate wasting money, and I learned this in college, so I started freezing our grapes. The bonus is that the three of us who can currently eat them, love them, so I do this all the time. In fact, we rarely have unfrozen grapes any more. Unless we buy the small containers at Wawa that include cheese and crackers.
Anyway. First, I clean the grapes. [The thing they're in is actually a part of my fridge. I also use a regular colander from time to time.]
The I measure them out in one cup servings. I use a Pampered Chef prep bowl to measure them out, just because it’s easier for me to handle.
Pour them into plastic baggies, throw them into the freezer, and voila! You have frozen grapes!
I got ten bags out of this container, but I usually get more. I used part of the fruit for a chicken salad I made for our Easter Egg Hunt lunch yesterday. Here’s a bonus shot for you. Butter, enjoying a snack while he watched TV the other day.
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Dale Anne Potter:
April 9th, 2012 at 11:48 am
What an AWESOME idea! I haven’t tried them frozen, so will have to try this next time we do our monthly groceries. THANKS!
Lisa Birnesser:
April 9th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
What a great idea! I love greats but it totally peeves me that I throw them away most of the time. Marching out and getting some grapes today.
Kelly:
April 9th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Frozen grapes are a yummy treat! Another thing to try is frozen bananas – peel the banana and wrap it in foil first, then freeze. – Also really great in shakes, they add a creamy texture.
Nikki O:
April 9th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Great idea! I’ll have to start doing this!
Anita:
April 9th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
I love doing this and they are great for the kids in Summer as a frozen treat
Thanks for sharing! I love money saving tips!
Nisha:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
I’ve heard frozen grapes are a tasty treat, and my mom swears by them, but I’ve never tried it. Do you dry them before you freeze? I’m envisioning frosty/icy grapes otherwise, and I’m just wondering how that affects taste.
Loved that bonus pic too!
Elaine Shannon:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
With 3 kids, a busy household and too many complaints about not having snacks…this is BRILLIANT! I can tuck these away and will always have a quick snack. LOVE it….
Jennifer:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
What an awesome idea, I love it! My kids love eating frozen blueberries, and are at the point where they prefer them to the fresh ones for some reason, so I’m thinking they’ll love this idea. No longer do I have to worry about the fine balance between buying too many grapes and not enough.
Jamie:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:03 am
I always loved frozen grapes, but the only time I’d ever get them were at the state fair. I’d enjoy every last bite. I’ll have to make some of my own this year =)
mamaphan:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I don’t dry them before I bag them. It doesn’t seem to affect the taste at all. Good luck!
Mindy:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
LOVE this idea! I am going to buy some grapes tonight and try it. I am trying to eat healthier and this will be the perfect snack for me!
nikki:
May 7th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Try rolling them in sugar-free strawberry jell-o powder before freezing. Warning: you will become addicted and have to take stock in grapes!