🍓 Wood’s Berry Washing Guide
Sara St. Peter
🍓 Wood’s Berry Washing Guide
Keep your berries clean, fresh, and critter-free — the Vermont way.
Whether you're picking blueberries in Vermont or cherries down South, it’s always a good idea to clean your fruit before snacking or baking. Here's our go-to method to keep your berries fresh, clean, and critter-free:
🧼 How to Soak Berries & Cherries
- Fill a large bowl with 4 cups cold water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt or white vinegar.
- Gently add your berries or cherries to the bowl.
- Let them soak for 5–10 minutes.
- Drain, rinse well, and gently pat dry.
💡 Helpful Tips:
- Works great for blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries.
- Always rinse well after soaking to remove any leftover salt or vinegar flavor.
- Let your fruit dry completely before storing, freezing, or baking.
From our sugar bush to your table — thanks for keeping it sweet and clean! 🍁
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