Sunday, June 28, 2015

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.

Such details are available online or from friends who have frozen them before. Ask them about the procedure and steps they used to prolong these fruits. Different people use different methods. Use the internet to learn the various methods used and how effective they are to use. Use clean water and sharp knives only. Have all the needed components before you start the procedures.

When shopping for these fruits ensure you pick fresh and ripe ones. They need to be fragrant and soft to touch. Press them gently and observe how the figures indent it does not puncture the skin. The fruit should not have holes or bruises. To ensure this get them during the height of their season. The season varies depending on locations. If possible, buy or obtain them from a farm for you to get fresh ones.

Boil water in a pot. Fill it up to three quarter full and use a stove to hit it. This saves you energy, as the water has to boil. Use high medium heat for the heating and make sure the water boils. This water will be used in blanching the fruits helping to preserve their texture, color, and flavor. Keep the boiled water away from the little ones to avoid accidents like falling into the pot.

Put the piece inside the bags for putting them in a freezer after tossing them with lemon juice and sugar. You can use a cup to put them to a vacuum bag. Label each bag with the dates and measurements of the pieces in it. Use 8 cups of peaches for each bag.

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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