How to Freeze Peaches
A foolproof method for freezing peaches to enjoy summer sweetness all year round.
- 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, ripe peaches
- Lemon juice
- Sugar (optional)
- Water
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the peaches by giving them a gentle rinse under cold water.
- Blanch the peaches in boiling water for 30-60 seconds.
- Transfer the blanched peaches into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Peel the skin off the cooled peaches and slice them into halves or quarters.
- Drizzle lemon juice over peach slices to prevent browning.
- Lay the peach slices on a baking sheet and freeze until solid (2-3 hours).
- Transfer the frozen peach slices to airtight bags or containers.
Notes
Label the containers with the date and use within a year for best flavor. Embrace imperfect peaches as every peach tells a story.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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