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How long do fresh cranberries last in the fridge?
Fresh cranberries are the outlier of the berry aisle at 2 months in the fridge — and the bag goes into the freezer as it is for 12 months.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge, from purchase | 2 months |
|---|---|
| Freezer | 12 months |
Can you freeze cranberries? YES, FREEZE IT →
Can it sit out?
Fresh cranberries is shelf-stable, so sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question — storage time is.
How to tell if fresh cranberries has gone bad
- Berries gone soft and squashy instead of firm
- Shrivelled, dull skins through the bag
- Mold where berries press against the plastic
- A fermented smell when the bag opens
When in doubt, throw it out.
A good cranberry bounces when you drop it on the counter — the old grower’s sorting trick, and it still works.
Quick answers
How long do fresh cranberries last in the fridge?
Fresh cranberries are the outlier of the berry aisle at 2 months in the fridge — and the bag goes into the freezer as it is for 12 months.
Can you freeze fresh cranberries?
Put the bag straight in the freezer — cranberries keep 12 months and cook from frozen without a second thought.
How long can fresh cranberries sit out?
Sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question for fresh cranberries — storage time is.