Description
Learn how to easily freeze fresh peaches to enjoy their juicy flavor all year round. This simple guide walks you through the steps for perfectly frozen peaches.
Ingredients
- Fresh, ripe peaches
- Ascorbic acid or lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Select ripe, firm peaches.
- Wash the peaches gently.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Prepare an ice bath.
- Blanch the peaches in boiling water for 30-60 seconds.
- Immediately transfer the peaches to the ice bath.
- Once cool, peel the skins from the peaches.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
- Slice or dice the peaches as desired.
- If using, toss the peach slices with a small amount of ascorbic acid or lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Spread the peach slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
- Transfer the frozen peach slices to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Label and date the container.
- Store in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are slightly firm but still ripe for the best results.
- Freezing on a baking sheet first prevents the peaches from clumping together in the freezer bag.
- Frozen peaches are great for smoothies, pies, crisps, and other baked goods.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sliced
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg