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How long do blackberries last in the fridge?

3–6 days
Fridge, from purchase — USDA FoodKeeper guidance for berries (blackberries, boysenberries, currant)

Blackberries, boysenberries and currants keep 3–6 days in the fridge — spread them on a tray at the first soft berry and the freezer holds them 12 months.

How long does it keep?

Fridge, from purchase 3–6 days
Freezer 12 months

Can you freeze raspberries & blackberries? FREEZES, BUT…

Can it sit out?

Blackberries is shelf-stable, so sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question — storage time is.

The 2-hour rule, in full →

How to tell if blackberries has gone bad

  • One furry gray spot — a single moldy berry takes the punnet
  • Berries collapsed and weeping juice into the paper
  • A vinegary, fermented smell when the lid comes off
  • Dull, leaking skins instead of taut and glossy

When in doubt, throw it out.

Don’t wash them until you’re eating them — water sitting on the skins is what starts the mold.

Quick answers

How long do blackberries last in the fridge?

Blackberries, boysenberries and currants keep 3–6 days in the fridge — spread them on a tray at the first soft berry and the freezer holds them 12 months.

Can you freeze blackberries?

Raspberries and blackberries are too fragile to come back whole — freeze them flat, use them frozen, and let the thawed ones be sauce.

How long can blackberries sit out?

Sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question for blackberries — storage time is.