How To Freeze Eggs // 3 Safe Efficient Ways

Who knew you could freeze eggs? Well, you absolutely can. In this post, I will share with you 3 safe and efficient ways to freeze eggs.

Why Freeze Eggs?

  • Cost: Being able to preserve eggs by freezing them is a good thing to know. If you find a good deal on eggs and are allowed to buy more than two dozen, stock up on those eggs and freeze some of them.
  • Supply: There is nothing worse than going to make a batch of cookies and after you have mixed all the dry ingredients, you realize you don’t have eggs!

Although there is nothing wrong with calling your neighbor and asking for a few eggs in return for some cookies, (which we do in our neighborhood), you can simply dip them into your frozen eggs storage instead.

  • Time: Save yourself a little time by having eggs already prepped for cooking or baking ahead of time.
  • Space: A carton of raw eggs can take up a lot of room in the fridge. Freezing them will move them from the fridge into the freezer, saving you a ton of space!
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1- Freezing Individual Raw Eggs In Muffin Tin

This is a good method if you think you will be using only 1-2 eggs at a time.

***Egg yolks have a gelatinous property in them that will thicken when frozen. To keep this from happening just add 1/8 teaspoon of salt or sugar per egg before freezing, and it will stop this from happening. (SALT FOR SAVORY ITEMS – SUGAR FOR SWEET DISHES).

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  • Simply take a muffin pan, I like using this silicone form and crack an egg into each muffin cup.
  • Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt or sugar.freeze eggs
  • Whisk each egg carefully with a fork or small whisk to break up the yolk until just beaten.
  • Place the muffin pan in the freezer to completely freeze the eggs.
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Remove the muffin pan and transfer each frozen egg from the muffin pan into a zip-top freezer bag.

The silicone muffin pan allows you to EASILY pop these little frozen eggs out. No oil or scraping is needed!

Make sure to label the bag with the date. You’ll want to know how long the eggs have been in the freezer. *

Remove as much air from the bag as possible and zip the bag closed. Place the bag into the freezer and use them as needed.

2- Freezing Raw Scrambled Eggs in Zip Bag

Another way to freeze eggs is to scramble a bunch of eggs and freeze them all together. This is a good option for omelets, scrambled eggs, crepes, egg bites, etc.

  • Place the desired amount of eggs into a bowl. Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt/sugar for each egg. Whisk well then transfer the eggs into a labeled freezer bag to store in the freezer.
  • Indicate on the label how many eggs and the date.
  • Lay the bag of scrambled eggs flat on a cookie sheet in the freezer. The eggs will freeze into a thin sheet and take up less room in your freezer.
  • Remove the pan when frozen. Thaw and cook as usual.

3- Freeze Cooked Scrambled Eggs

You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked.

This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good.

  • Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.
  • Place in zip-top bags, remove excess air, and seal.
  • Label them and place them in the freezer.
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How to Thaw Frozen Eggs

  • Thaw individual eggs in a small container in the refrigerator with a lid overnight or for 4-5 hours.
  • If you’re pressed for time, you can put the egg in a small bowl inside a bigger bowl of cold water. Cold water works since it’s still warmer than the frozen egg. The temperature difference also won’t shock the frozen egg, as warm or hot water might. This method takes 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Once thawed, you can use them as you would use fresh eggs.

DO NOT REFREEZE EGGS!

How long will frozen eggs last?

According to the FDA, you should use the eggs within 1 year.

Common Questions:


Can You Freeze Egg Yolks and Egg Whites Separately?


Yes! Simply separate your egg whites into one muffin pan and your egg yolks into another. Add the salt to the egg yolks, whisk, and follow the rest of the instructions.

Common Questions:

Can You Freeze Egg Yolks and Egg Whites Separately?

Yes! Simply separate your egg whites into one muffin pan and your egg yolks into another. Add the salt to the egg yolks, whisk, and follow the rest of the instructions.

Can You Freeze an Egg in the Shell?

No! According to the USDA, if an egg cracks while it freezes, it needs to be thrown away.

Alternatively, if it doesn’t crack while freezing, the egg white and yolk don’t blend well together after being frozen this way, making the uses limited.

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Jan Howell

Jan Howell

Whether it’s a new recipe, a fun craft, or some handy tips for your garden and home, I hope to empower and inspire you with skills that you can use to create joy, improved health, and to do it in a simple way.

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How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries

Who loves raspberries? I sure do! The berries in our garden are coming on strong right now. There have been so many that we can’t eat them all before it’s time to pick again. I have been sharing them with my neighbors and we have been eating them by the handfuls. It finally dawned on me, “I should be freezing these red gems!” I am going to show you how simple it is to clean and freeze any kind of berry.

Raspberries are always included in my smoothie every morning, but I have been using the frozen berry blend from Costco. I figure I will get at least 2 quarts of frozen berries per week until fall hits. This will save us a bunch of money, and knowing where they came from is even better (organic) and grown with love!

Picking Raspberries

Harvesting berries can be quite a chore, but oh so worth it! You have to put on long sleeves, so they don’t scratch up your arms and they have to be picked every other day. I swear that they multiply while you are picking. You can pick an area and by the time you come back to it, there are more ripe berries. That is why I like to have two people picking at the same time. It gets done faster, you have someone to talk to and you seem to do a more thorough job.

I have found that if you pick the raspberries regularly and don’t let them get all dried and shriveled up, they produce better. It’s like the raspberry bush feels appreciated if you pick them regularly therefore they produce more full, plump, and juicy berries. I know there is probably a more scientific explanation for the benefit of frequent picking, but I like this one.

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Raspberries are chuck full of goodness! Raspberries are not just yummy; they are also rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.

One cup of raspberries will provide you with

  • 54% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C
  • 41% of your recommended daily intake of manganese,
  • 32% of your recommended daily intake of fiber (8 grams)
  • 12% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin K.

Here are some of the benefits :

  • Cancer-Fighting Properties
  • Maintains cardiovascular health
  • Improves fertility
  • Mood and Memory Boosting
  • Healthy Tissues and Blood Vessels
  • Boosts Immunity
  • Maintains Eye Health
  • Good for Diabetics
  • Aids in Weight Loss

Not bad for something so sweet tasting and beautiful.

If you don’t have a raspberry patch in your garden, try to find them somewhere! Hopefully, you have access to a local farmers’ market or grocery store that sells them fresh. If you can’t find them fresh anywhere, stores sell them already frozen.

On that note, let’s talk about freezing your berries. This is not difficult at all. Raspberries seem so fragile to wash, but this method will keep the berries together and it doesn’t’ mash them. This method works great for all berries and blueberries.

How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Fill the sink with cold water.
Place berries in a strainer/colander and gently lower the colander into the sink.
Swish the berries around a little and let them sit for 3-5 minutes.
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Run cold water over the berries and pick out any stems or grass.
How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Let the berries drain for a few minutes.

I love this strainer. You can adjust the width so it fits on top of the sink edge for hands free draining. Works really nicely for washing veggies as well.

How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
While the berries are draining, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Dump the berries onto a clean dish towel. (Preferably one that you won’t mind if it gets stains on it).

Allow them to sit for a few minutes to absorb some of the moisture.

How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Carefully dump the berries onto the parchment lined cookie sheet.

Evenly spread around so there is a SINGLE layer of berries.

How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Place the pan of berries into the freezer for 1-2 hours or until frozen.
How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Take the berries out of the freezer and break apart any clumps.
How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries
Place the frozen berries into a zip bag and label the date.

Work quickly so berries don’t thaw out. If they start to thaw, they will clump together when freezing.

There you have it! Raspberries whenever you want them.

How to Clean And Freeze Raspberries

What do you do with frozen berries?

  • add them to smoothies
  • they make a great snack, especially in the hot summer
  • add to a cup of yogurt, cereal and ice cream!
  • make jam, sauces and berry syrup
  • add to salads
  • make a berry shake
  • of course, a yummy pie! (my husbands favorite way to use raspberries).

So, if you have berries coming out your ears, or just want to preserve them for a later date, this is how easy it is.

Enjoy!

Jan Howell

Jan Howell

Whether it’s a new recipe, a fun craft, or some handy tips for your garden and home, I hope to empower and inspire you with skills that you can use to create joy, improved health, and to do it in a simple way.

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