How to Freeze Peaches

The season for fresh peaches is all too short, leaving us craving them all year long. Luckily, if you know how to freeze peaches, you can preserve their sweetness for months to come.

Course Fruit

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Freeze 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings

Calories 95kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

2 pounds ripe peaches

Instructions

How to freeze peaches with the skin on

Wash your peaches whole in cool water and then place them on a towel to let them dry off.
You can freeze your peaches whole, slice peaches in half, in wedges or even dice the peaches.
Lay the whole, sliced, or diced peaches on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the peaches are in a single layer.
Place the tray in the freezer for four to eight hours or until the peaches are completely frozen. Whole peaches can take up to eight hours to freeze.
Next, place the frozen peaches in a freezer container or a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before you seal it.
Then freeze until you are ready to use.

How to freeze peaches with the skin off

Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Once the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer.
Next, place the peaches in the simmering water for 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove the peaches and place them in a bowl of ice water.
Once the peaches have cooled enough to handle, the skins will be easy to peel off.
You can freeze peaches whole, slice them in half, or slice or dice skinned peaches. Place the prepped peaches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then freeze for four to eight hours or until fully frozen. Whole peaches can take up to eight hours to freeze.
Place the frozen peaches in a freezer container or sealed bag with as much air removed as can be and freeze for up to 12 months.

Notes

How to prevent peaches from browning

Peaches are similar to avocados in that when they are exposed to air, they can brown quickly. Take a tablespoon of lemon juice and toss with the sliced peaches.

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