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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.
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.
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.