Description
Learn how to freeze peaches to preserve their delicious summer flavor for year-round enjoyment.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches (as many as desired)
- Lemon juice (optional, for preventing browning)
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly under running water.
- Blanch the peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds to loosen the skins.
- Transfer the peaches to an ice bath to cool them quickly.
- Peel the skins off the peaches once they are cool.
- Slice the peaches into halves or quarters, removing the pit.
- If desired, toss the peach slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Place the peach slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Transfer the frozen peach slices to airtight freezer bags or containers, removing as much air as possible.
- Label the bags with the date and store them in the freezer.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- Frozen peaches can last up to 6-12 months in the freezer.
- Thaw frozen peaches in the refrigerator or use them directly in smoothies and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- 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