Description
Learn how to freeze peaches the easy way so you can enjoy their juicy sweetness all year round without losing flavor or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–12 fresh, ripe peaches
- Optional: lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- Optional: sugar (to enhance sweetness and texture)
Instructions
- Choose ripe peaches that are slightly soft. Wash and dry them. To peel, blanch peaches by scoring the skin, boiling 30-60 seconds, and placing in ice water.
- Cut peaches in half, remove the pit, and slice into wedges or chunks.
- Toss slices with 1 tablespoon lemon juice per pound of peaches to prevent browning (optional).
- Arrange slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for 4-8 hours until solid.
- Transfer frozen peaches into airtight freezer bags or containers, removing as much air as possible. Label and store in the freezer up to 12 months.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm peaches. Keep skin on for smoothies or snacks, peel for baking. Avoid freezing underripe fruit and always flash freeze before storing long term.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50-80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13-18g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 1-2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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