Freezing peaches is a great way to preserve their freshness and flavor for an extended period. It allows you to enjoy the taste of ripe, juicy peaches even when they are out of season.
Make room in your freezer to accommodate a baking sheet or tray to hold the peaches for pre-freezing.
Wash and dry the peaches.
Freezing Peaches With The Skin On
Cut the peaches in half then cut into wedges, slice or dice and lay them out in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the tray in the freezer for 4-8 hours, or until the peaches are completely frozen.
Place the frozen peaches in a freezer container or a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before you seal it, and freeze for up to six months.
Freezing Peaches With The Skin Removed
Blanch the peaches to remove the skin by placing the peaches in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds.
Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon 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.
Cut the peaches into wedges, slices or chunks and freeze as shown above.
Notes
When using frozen peaches, follow the recipe. For some recipes, you can use frozen peaches and for other recipes, the peaches will need to be defrosted first.Try these Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars recipe this is perfect for using frozen peaches.