How to Freeze Peaches
Learn how to freeze peaches to preserve their sweetness and enjoy them year-round with this simple guide.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches
- Fruit Fresh (or lemon juice)
- Water
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly under cold running water. Place them on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
- Remove the pit and slice the peaches in half, twisting to take out the pit easily.
- Sprinkle the peach slices with Fruit Fresh or pour a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Blanch the peach slices for about one minute if desired.
- Portion out the peach slices into freezer-safe bags or airtight containers.
- Freeze the bags or containers in the freezer for later use.
Notes
For best quality, use the frozen peaches within 6 to 12 months to avoid freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: freeze peaches, peach preservation, summer fruits