Keep Berries Fresh Longer with Fruit Wash

Fresh berries are delicious, but sometimes they have a short shelf life. You can easily extend the life of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries with this simple vinegar fruit wash. No one likes discovering a box of strawberries has already gotten soft and moldy. Mold is an easy problem to prevent by rinsing berries with a mixture of vinegar and water. Furthermore, this homemade berry wash is great to use on berries that you pick from your garden!

Simple DIY Vinegar Fruit Wash

Keep your berries fresh longer with this easy homemade fruit wash! 🍓✨

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 3 cups water

Instructions:

1. Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 3 cups of water in a bowl.
2. Prep your fruit as needed—trim strawberry tops if desired, but berries like raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries require no prep.
3. Submerge the berries in the vinegar solution, stirring gently.
4. Drain using a colander and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

Washing berries as soon as you buy them helps extend their shelf life by preventing mold and keeping them fresher longer!

Air Dry and Refrigerate the Berries

After dipping in the homemade fruit wash, I typically dry the berries on a paper towel. The berries are ready to snack on and to garnish fruit salads and desserts. If you plan to freeze some of the berries, it’s helpful to fully dry them so they don’t freeze in clumps.

Once fully dried, I store the berries in a food storage container in the refrigerator. I use this anti-mold vinegar fruit wash to effectively prevent berries from becoming moldy. Homemade vinegar fruit wash is especially helpful when we go to a you-pick farm and bring home a bunch of fresh berries. Over time, the berries will slowly soften but they won’t become moldy. My kids love eating fresh berries, so keeping them fresh longer is great for our family’s lifestyle. We also put berries in healthy smoothies, add them to fruit salad, and use them to garnish fruit tarts.

Homemade Berry Wash with Vinegar

To keep your berries fresh for longer, try this simple vinegar wash. You can easily make fruit wash by mixing 1 cup of white vinegar with 3 cups of water. Next, prep the berries by removing any stems and leaves. Once they’re ready, submerge the berries in the vinegar solution, gently stirring to ensure they’re fully coated. After a few minutes, drain them in a colander and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Allow the berries to air dry before storing them in a food container. Now, you can enjoy fresher, longer-lasting berries! I hope these tips help keep your fruit at its best.

Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!