Quick Ways to
Preserve the Harvest by Freezing
These articles and links were selected
from a wide range of reliable sources in order to introduce these concepts and
techniques to readers. Many of these articles are introduced by quotes from the
article.
Apples
“Wait, what? You can freeze apples? Raw?
Without cooking? Without turning them into applesauce? Yes, you most
certainly can!”
https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/how-to-freeze-apples/
Basil and Other Herbs
“If
you have more basil in your garden than you can
use when it's fresh, the answer is to pop it in the freezer and have the
pleasure of using fresh basil all year long. Here are three different
ways to freeze it for year-round use.” The Spruce Eats
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-freeze-basil-1388437
Bananas
Don't toss your overripe bananas — freeze them.
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-freeze-bananas/?did
Berries
Whether
you have excess blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries,
freezing them is an easy way to extend their shelf life and save them for
another day.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-freeze-berries-2216939
Carrots
If you like frozen
carrots in the winter, just imagine how good it would taste if you had picked a
bag yourself and then quickly froze it at home!
https://pickyourown.org/carrotsfreezing.htm
Cheese
"I don't know about you, but I constantly find myself tossing moldy cheese before I even get around to using it. Until now, it seemed like a sad fact of life that I had to accept. But then I learned you can freeze cheese...well for some cooking purposes at least. Curious? Keep reading to learn how you can freeze cheese to extend its shelf life, saving you money and frustration."
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/can-you-freeze-cheese/
Citrus Peels
“Has
it ever happened that the only ingredient you're missing for a recipe is the
fresh citrus zest? With a little preparation and forethought, you can have zest
on-hand anytime you need it. One simple solution is to freeze the fresh.”
https://www.thespruceeats.com/have-fresh-citrus-zest-anytime-1136409
Corn - 3 Ways
“Find
three ways to freeze
corn, the pros and cons of each, and which may work best for
you…plus get ideas on the best ways to cook with them.”
https://anoregoncottage.com/freeze-corn-three-ways-blanched-unblanched-whole/
Corn - Quick Ways to Shuck
Our own CFPA video on an easy way to shuck
corn and a fast way to safely cut the kernels from the cob.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZFk0f5Qpb0
Eggs - New 1/9/22
"Learn How To Freeze Eggs. It’s Easier To Do Than You Think And Is A Great Way To Make Sure Those Extra Eggs Last Longer Or That You Can Save Extra Eggs To Use Later."
https://lilluna.com/how-to-freeze-eggs/
Fruit - Stone
As the Seattle Times article we are
sharing starts, “Stone fruits are always best when eaten at their peak
freshness, but preserving some of the bounty by freezing may be just what’s
needed…”
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-to-freeze-stone-fruits-to-enjoy-in-long-winter/
Garlic Cloves Peeled
"We are happy to affirm that it is a
resounding yes when it comes to freezing peeled garlic. Garlic
cloves that have been peeled can be frozen in airtight bags or containers for
up to 6 months and still taste as good as they did when they were fresh!"
(from the article at the link)
https://thekitchencommunity.org/can-you-freeze-peeled-garlic/
Ginger Root
"Always have this flavorful ingredient on hand" from SpruceEats.com, a great source for How-tos
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-freeze-ginger-1388425
Green Beans
“Can you freeze
fresh green beans? You bet you can. Green beans are quite easy to freeze,
and they last several months in the freezer so you can enjoy the taste of
garden-fresh goodness—even when it’s colder outside than it is in your
freezer.”
https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/preserving-canning/freeze-green-beans/
Herbs, Even More!
This Life
Made Simple article gives multiple ways to freeze herbs for later use.
https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/how-to-freeze-fresh-herbs/
Lemons - Whole
Not only lemons, but limes as well in this article from food.com
https://www.food.com/recipe/how-to-freeze-lemons-or-limes-410387
Onions
“Frozen chopped
onions are great to have on hand when you need to whip up dinner in a
hurry. That's why grocery stores sell them and charge you for the convenience.”
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-freeze-onions-1388427
Peas
This article show freezing snow pea (pea
pods) but the same techniques apply to shelled peas.
https://www.simplycanning.com/how-to-freeze-peas/
Peppers
Peppers are one of
the vegetables you can quickly freeze raw without blanching first. Thawed peppers
retain some crispness and can be used in cooked dishes such as casseroles or
eaten raw.
https://food.unl.edu/article/freezing-peppers?fbclid
Plums
How to freeze plums in four easy steps.
https://www.southernliving.com/food/fruits/freezing-plums
Potatoes CFPA Video
You can freeze
potatoes without them turning black or graining if you know there are different
tricks for mashed potatoes and another for shredded, sliced, or cubed potatoes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mpaxl1TSAc&t=449
Rhubarb
Rhubarb season is short,
but you can use the vegetable year-round if you follow this freezing and
storage advice from MarthaStewart.com. Rhubard is the second vegetable you can
quickly freeze raw without blanching first.
https://www.marthastewart.com/1063796/how-store-rhubarb
Sour Cream
Who knew? Now, you do!
https://facty.com/network/answers/things/can-you-freeze-sour-cream/1/
Squash
Thanks to Jerry James Stone for this great
video. While he demonstrates with butternut squash any kind of winter squash
will work with these techniques.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiP-qYZjIEE
Tomatoes
“Did you know that
you can freeze raw tomatoes with and without their skins? They may be frozen
raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. . Frozen tomatoes
are best used in cooked foods such as soups, sauces and stews.” ~ University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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