Peaches are in season and its time for smoothies, cobblers, and pies! This post will show you how to freeze peaches effectively (theres a technique), so that you can enjoy these sweet culinary wonders all year round.
Yall dont know how much I look forward to peach season!!!! (As you can see from all those exclamation marks).
But cmon! Is there anything better than biting into a freshly picked peach in the peak of summer? Hardly! Canned peaches dont hold a candle to the fresh ones so truth be told, I often over-buy. Yeah…I cant even count the number of times Dustin has to remind me to stop hoarding peaches from our local grocery store.
With my peach surplus, I quickly realized the downside, that they are – in fact – perishable. And I needed to find ways to preserve them for use in my favorite peach recipes. Freezing is an excellent option because, smoothies! After much peach freezing over the years, Ive discovered a unique technique (oh yeah) that I will be sharing with you in this post.
One of my favorite fruit filled recipes is a peach protein shake, that has just 5 ingredients. You can find it here. I treat myself to this refreshing drink in peach season – almost daily! I add cleanish Brand vanilla protein powder as an extra boost to my protein intake for the day. Yum!
Peeling the fruit is technically optional, however it will impact the texture of your smoothie. If you don’t mind some flecks of peel, skip the boiling, and simply slice the peaches and freeze, skin-on.
Can I Freeze Peaches Whole?
Surprisingly, you can freeze peaches whole! The main caveat to this method is that you must wait until your peach defrosts in order to remove the pit. So ultimately, I recommend removing the pit and cutting them into halves or quarters. The skin can be left alone because its full of fiber and a great addition to your smoothies. But if youd really prefer it off, the skin will easily peel away from the frozen peach under cool water.
How Long Do Frozen Peaches Last?
When they are stored properly, peaches last around 12 months in the freezer when the frigid temperature is kept constant. How to tell when theyve reached the end of their road? If you notice that your peaches are starting to ooze and are developing dark spots, theyve gone bad and should be thrown out.
Healthy Peach Smoothie Recipe
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