How to Freeze Peaches
Learn how to freeze peaches to capture their summer sweetness for use in smoothies, pies, and snacks throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches
- Lemon Juice
- Sugar (optional)
- Freezer Bags or Containers
Instructions
- Wash and prep the peaches by rinsing them under cool water.
- Blanch the peaches in boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- Cool the peaches in an ice water bath.
- Peel and slice the peaches into segments or cubes.
- Toss the peach slices in a bowl and drizzle them with lemon juice.
- Sweeten with sugar if desired, and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Pack the peach slices into freezer bags or containers.
- Freeze the peach slices until solid, usually about 4-6 hours.
Notes
Freezing peaches preserves their taste and nostalgic memories. Label bags with the date for best use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: freeze peaches, preserving peaches, summer fruit storage