mercredi 1 juillet 2015

Steps On How To Freeze Peaches

By Edna Booker


The process starts by buying these type of fruits from a reputable farmer who is known for growing and selling fresh fruits. Buying them when they are many in the market ensures you get them at a low price compared to other seasons. During this procedure of freezing them you need to make sure, you have these items. Lemons, baking sheets, pure cane sugar, parchment paper, freezer bags, and the pieces of the peach when learning how to freeze peaches.

To preserve their flavor buy ripe ones during their season. Freezing them in a syrup solution is highly recommended. They will retain their taste for a long period. The fruits will also remain useful to the body. You can also decide to wrap them in the newspaper without slicing them. This will also prolong their life span.

If you are to use these pieces in canning or baking then you, need to boil them in water. Boil water in a large container using a slotted spoon lower the pieces of the peach into the boiling water for 40 minutes. Make smaller pieces before boiling them. This helps in to boiling them fast as they are in smaller.

Peel it from the X mark after cooling. The cooling is made faster and easier. After you peel them cut them into halves through the pit. Make smaller pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add sugar and the lemon juice to the pieces. Sugar assists them to release juices, and the lemon juice prevents their browning. They will be kept off the air that supports life and can cause them to spoil.

Fill a bowl with ice cubes, using a large bowl is advisable for you to have enough tray of ice. Add plenty water in the bowl. The ice cubes will help to cool the fruits down once the blanching is over. This enables them not to turn mushy, as they will not be cooking. Use enough ice cubes and water. Use a large bowl.

Freezing the pieces on the pan before you bag ensures they do not freeze together and that one can easily get a piece. Pack them in freezer bags. Using this type of bags ensures less or no air penetrates through to the pieces. Remove one tray from the freezer and pack it, this will help prevent thawing. Place these bags into the freezer using any criteria.

In case you luck the lemon juice, you can consider using the lime juice but make sure you use the sugar. Your pieces are ready for use, and one can use them with smoothies. They have a delicious taste and are good for the whole family. When preparing them makes sure, you make many that will stay until the next season. If you follow the above steps, you can be sure they will last for many months.

After this, transfer them into the ice water to cool them. Again, use the slotted water. Transfer them directly from the boiling water. Continue the process until all are cooled and blanched. If you are unable to perform this process, consider seeking assistance from the specialist who deals with these fruits.




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