Stone Cold Storage: Preserving Peaches Like a Pro

Hey there, peach lovers! Ever wish you could save that sweet, juicy taste of summer and enjoy it all year round? You totally can! Welcome to the world of freezing peaches like a pro. Trust me, once you've mastered this simple skill, you'll be thanking yourself in the dead of winter when you're biting into a slice of peachy perfection. Imagine whipping up a cobbler in December that tastes like it's fresh from the farmer's market in July.

Learn How To Freeze Peaches

A pile of frozen peach slices. — Frozen Peaches: Image credit: One Hot Oven.

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Don't settle for bland off-season peaches when you can freeze sweet, juicy ones at their peak to enjoy their vibrant summer flavor year-round. Freezing peaches, whether whole, halved, or sliced, is a simple process that preserves their taste and color remarkably well. With just a few easy steps and tricks, you can stock up on this delicious fruit and savor its fresh-picked quality whenever you like.
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Cut Up The Peaches

Slicing a whole peach over a white bowl. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Wash the peaches and cut them into slices. You don't need to peel your peaches, but you can if you like.
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Add Lemon Juice

Squeezing lemon juice over peaches. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the peaches to keep them from turning brown.

Layout The Slices

Sliced peaches layed out on a baking sheet on top of parchment paper. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Lay the peach slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the freezer for several hours.
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Frozen Peaches

These peach slices froze beautifully - plump, juicy, and still looking gorgeous with the peach hue. Lookin' good enough to eat straight outta the freezer!

Store In The Freezer

Slices of frozen peaches in a plastic bag. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Place the frozen peach slices in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.. To learn more: How To Freeze Peaches

Freeze Peach Chunks

Chunks of peaches on a paper. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Want bite-sized peachy goodness? Chop 'em up, spread 'em on a baking sheet, and pop 'em in the freezer. Easy peasy, frozen peaches!
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Freeze For Later

Chuncks of frozen peaches in a plastic bag. — Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Toss those frozen peach chunks into a freezer bag, and boom - you've got summer on standby! Perfect for whipping up amazing cobblers, jazzing up smoothies, or adding a sweet kick to just about anything. Trust me, your future self will thank you!
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Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars

A plate of fruit bars on a white plate. — Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Got a stash of those icy peach gems? Put 'em to work in these killer Peach Raspberry Bars! Fresh or frozen, these peachy treats are a win either way.
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