Freezing Peaches for Later: The Ultimate Guide to Locking in Summer Sweetness
Freeze ripe peaches at peak season to enjoy their sweetness all year. Perfect for smoothies, pies, sauces, and more. Choose between dry pack, sugar pack, or syrup method for best results.
Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe peaches peeled or unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: ½ cup sugar
- Optional: 2 cups sugar + 3 cups water for syrup pack
Instructions
- 1. Blanch and peel peaches (optional): score an X, boil 30 sec, ice bath, peel.
- 2. Slice peaches into even wedges or chunks.
- 3. To prevent browning, toss slices with lemon juice.
4. Choose one method:
- 5. - Dry pack: Lay slices on tray, freeze until solid, transfer to bags.
- 6. - Sugar pack: Toss with sugar, let sit, then freeze in bags.
- 7. - Syrup pack: Pour cooled syrup over peaches in containers, freeze.
- 8. Label and freeze for up to 12 months.
Notes
Add lemon juice to preserve color.
Use frozen peaches straight from freezer in baked goods.
Thaw only when making sauces or soft desserts.