How to Freeze Dogwood for the Winter: Recipe + 4 Step-by-Step Photos

In the south, dogwood is called the "Devil's Berry." Legend has it that a greedy devil chose the berry that blooms earlier than others, but it turns out it ripens later than others. It's viscous in taste and incredibly sour, no worse than cranberries. But I still recommend stocking up on dogwood berries. They make excellent jams.

Nutritional value per serving

45 kcal

Proteins: 1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 10 min
Time in the kitchen: 10 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

In fact, frozen dogwood can be not only tart but also sweet. Much depends on the variety you choose for preserves. So, be sure to taste the berries before purchasing to know what you're planning to freeze.

If desired, you can simply transfer the dogwood to a container and freeze it. This way, it will also last a long time. But this time, I'd like to share a step-by-step guide on how to vacuum-seal berries. This method can also be used for preserving other berries in the freezer.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

How to freeze dogwood berries for the winter in the freezer?

Ingredients

Servings

Dogwood

to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the dogwood under running water. The fruit is firm, so it's best to rinse it thoroughly before freezing. Also, remove any spoiled or rotten berries, as they could ruin the entire preserve.

Step 2

We pour clean berries into vacuum bags.

Step 3

Remove the air. This will help prevent the dogwood from forming a crust of ice. To do this, close the bag almost completely, insert a straw into the corner, and suck out all the air, then seal the bag completely.

Step 4

We put the bags with dogwood in the freezer and store them.

Shelf life of frozen dogwood

Whole dogwood berries can be stored in the freezer for about nine months. If stored longer, the dogwood will lose much of its flavor and nutrients. It's also easier to buy berries from the new season.

Where to use frozen dogwood?

Cornelian cherry is most often added to compotes and preserves. However, it can also be used to make jam. The sweet and sour astringent flavor helps balance the sweetness of other desserts, such as classic sponge cakes. Drizzle some cornelian cherry jam over a slice of pie or use it as a thin layer in a cake to experience new facets of flavor.

How to remove pits from dogwood?

This berry has long, large seeds. You can simply cut them out of frozen berries. However, if you defrost the dogwood beforehand, simply pressing on the berry will release the seed. Dogwoods aren't used for decoration, so you don't have to worry about preserving the berries.

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