How to Freeze Peaches
Freezing peaches is a great way to enjoy fresh peach flavor in the winter. This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly how to do it easily and successfully.
Equipment
- Paring Knife
- Cutting board
- Glass Mixing Bowl
- Zipper Freezer Bags
Ingredients
- 1 quart Peaches
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 3 teaspoons Fruit Protector such as Fruit Fresh
Instructions
- Wash the peaches.
- In a boiling pot of water, simmer a few peaches at a time for 30 seconds.
- Remove from boiling water and add to an ice bath. Let sit for 3 minutes.
- While peaches cool, mix 1 quart of water with 1 teaspoon fruit fresh to make soaking liquid. Stir and set aside.
- Remove one peach from the ice bath. Peel — the skin should slip off easily. Then slice and remove the pit.
- Add the sliced peach to the soaking liquid. Repeat with the remaining peaches.
- In a small bowl, mix 2/3 cup sugar with the remaining 2 teaspoons fruit fresh.
- Measure 1 quart of prepared sliced peaches into a bowl and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Stir to moisten the sugar.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add peaches and syrup to a freezer container or zipper bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal.
- Label with contents and date. Freeze.
Notes
Freestone peaches are easier to work with than cling peaches. When ready to use your frozen peaches, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and use just like fresh.