On Dec 30, 3:59*pm, PickyJaz > wrote:
> Can buying fresh crans now while they're easily in-season available,
> then immedaitely fresh-freezing them by the bag for use through the
> year cause any loss of quality? *As soon as I see them in the grocer
> each year, I buy a dozen or so bags to make the family CBSauce with
> for all, freeze that in half-quart containers, and take them to
> daughter's on Thanksgiving morning. *So I know that works just fine,
> but is there to be any thaw-out quality loss if freezing fresh,
> uncooked berries to use for cobblers and such throughout the year?
> ...Picky

I just toss the bags in the freezer, break out what I need, thaw, wash
and chop, usually for muffins with walnuts. As to loss of quality -
well, not that I've noticed.