Description
Don’t let fresh peaches go to waste! This step-by-step guide shows you how to freeze peaches while they’re perfectly ripe so you can enjoy their sweet flavor all year long. Perfect for smoothies, pies, or desserts, these frozen peaches are a versatile addition to your freezer stash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh peaches (or as many as you have)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice per pound of peaches (to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Option 1: With the Skin
- Wash the peaches thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Pit the peaches if halving or slicing. Leave whole if preferred.
- Lay the peaches in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze until solid (4 hours for slices, 6 hours for halves, 8 hours for whole peaches).
- Transfer the frozen peaches to a freezer-safe bag labeled with the date. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and return to the freezer.
- Option 2: Blanched + Peeled
- Wash the peaches thoroughly.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath.
- Using a paring knife, make a small X at the bottom of each peach.
- Lower the peaches into boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the ice bath.
- Peel the skin off gently using your hands.
- Pit and cut into halves or slices if desired.
- Lay the peaches in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze until solid (4 hours for slices, 6 hours for halves, 8 hours for whole peaches).
- Transfer the frozen peaches to a freezer-safe bag labeled with the date. Seal, removing as much air as possible, and return to the freezer.
Notes
Tips & Tricks for Freezing Peaches:
- Lemon Juice: If concerned about browning, toss the peaches with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per pound before freezing.
- Sugar Option: Some recipes recommend adding sugar to release juices, but it’s not necessary for basic freezing.
- Portion Control: Freeze in smaller portions (e.g., 1-2 cups) for easy use in recipes like smoothies or cobblers.
- Storage Time: Properly stored peaches will last up to 12 months in the freezer.
- Uses: Frozen peaches are great for smoothies, pies, jams, or even thawed for desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach (approx. 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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