Turned off by that white film on the skin?

Were spilling about how to take that off and get your grapes spick and span.

Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for yourcompost.

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Washing grapes also gives the fruit a boost in terms of its appearance.

Many grapes build something called a bloom that essentially acts as an all-natural preservative for the fruit.

Plus, any extra moisture can speed up spoilage.

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From there, washing grapes is quite easy.

Under these conditions, grapes can last up to 3 weeks.

Can You Freeze Grapes?

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For even longer storageup to 1 yearfreeze grapes.

Place the grapes in the freezer for 3 hours, or until frozen.

Label and date the grapes and store in the freezer for up to 12 months.

assorted grapes in a bowl

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drying grapes

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