Description
Learn the easy steps to freeze peaches for smoothies, pies, and snacks, ensuring you enjoy their sweet flavor year-round.
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches
- Lemon Juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly.
- Blanch peaches for 30 seconds in hot water, then plunge into ice water to peel.
- Slice the peaches to your desired thickness.
- Sprinkle lemon juice on sliced peaches if desired.
- Spread the slices on a parchment-lined tray and freeze until solid (about 4 hours).
- Transfer the frozen peaches to zip-top freezer bags or airtight containers, removing as much air as possible.
- Label the bags with the date and contents before storing them in the freezer.
Notes
Frozen peaches can last up to a year when properly stored. Use the ‘straw method’ to remove air from bags if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As needed
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg