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What is the best method for freezing currants?

Wash currants in cold water, sort, and pack without sugar.

Pack fruits in freezer bags or rigid containers. Squeeze as much air as possible from bags before sealing. Leave 1/2 inch headspace for expansion in containers. 

Related Information:
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables [http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1045.pdf]
Iowa State University Extension publication with detailed description about preparing and packaging foods for freezing
 
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