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How to Freeze Peaches (Skin On and Skin Off)
Freezing whole, half or sliced peaches is an easy process, and you will find they retain their flavor and color well. Just a few simple steps and a couple of tricks are all you need. Find our two methods for freezing peaches, skin on and skin off.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 8kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen towels
Ingredients
- 8 Peaches or more, as needed
- Water
Instructions
How to freeze peaches with the skin on
- Wash your peaches whole in cool water and then place them on a towel to let them dry off.
- You can freeze your peaches whole, slice peaches in half, in wedges or even dice the peaches.
- Lay the whole, sliced or diced peaches on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the peaches are in a single layer.
- Place the tray in the freezer for four to eight hours or until the peaches are completely frozen. Whole peaches can take up to eight hours to freeze.
- Next, place the frozen peaches in a freezer container or a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before you seal it.
- Then freeze until you are ready to use. Frozen peaches will keep for 12 months.
How to freeze peaches with the skin off
- The easiest way to remove the skin from peaches is to blanch whole peaches, which is an easy cooking process. Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Once the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Next, place the peaches in the simmering water for 30 seconds.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the peaches and place them in a bowl of ice water.
- Once the peaches have cooled enough to handle, the skins will be easy to peel off.
- You can freeze peaches whole, slice them in half, or slice or dice skinned peaches.
- Place the prepped peaches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then freeze for four to eight hours or until fully frozen. Whole peaches can take up to eight hours to freeze.
- Place the frozen peaches in a freezer container or sealed bag with as much air removed as can be and freeze for up to 12 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peach | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg