Freezing Fresh Produce Tips

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If you have an abundance of produce from your garden or you loaded up at the farmers market and need to preserve the freshness until it can be used up- freezing is a great way to go. Learn more

Freezing Fresh Produce Tips

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To prepare the produce for freezing, begin by washing it thoroughly. Remove leaves, stems, and pits from fruits and vegetables.

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Vegetables that freeze well: Carrots, Potatoes, Peppers, Green Peas, Corn, Zucchini, Squash, Onions

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To prepare fruits for freezing – Peel and slice or chop larger fruit like apples, and peaches. Most fruits can be frozen without boiling first.

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You can either fill a freezer bag with the desired amount of produce or place produce in a single layer on a baking sheet and allow it to freeze solid then place in freezer bags.

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