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The Best Way To Clean Blackberries

Using vinegar and water to wash blackberries is the best way to get rid of bacteria and dirt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • A strainer/colander
  • A bowl large enough to fit the strainer/colander
  • 2 dark towels OR paper towel
  • White OR apple cider vinegar
  • A measuring cup (1 cup)
  • Water

Instructions
 

  • Pour 3 cups of water and 1 cup of vinegar into a large bowl (this natural cleaning solution always uses 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar — see the image below.) If you have a lot of blackberries, use the sink instead.
  • Put the blackberries in the strainer/colander and submerge them in the cleaning solution. Use your hand to mix the berries around in the water/vinegar for 1 minute.
  • Lift up the colander/strainer with the berries out of the cleaning solution.
  • Rinse the blackberries under a gentle stream of cold tap water for about 1 minute.
  • Pour the cleaned berries onto a dark towel or a paper towel. Use another dark towel or paper towel to gently pat the blackberries dry. Being gentle with the blackberries is really important. Avoid crushing or damaging the berries.
  • Allow the berries to air-dry for at least 45 minutes.
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