It’s up to you. Just keep in mind that the amount of fiber in a pear doubles when you leave the peel on—the peel houses most of the fruit’s beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. If you’re making a smoothie or puree, you can freeze pears with the peel on—it won’t detract from the texture or appearance.
Sprinkle the pears with sugar. Allow the pears to sit for 10-15 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and a syrup has formed. Pack the pears in a pint jar, leaving ½-inch of headspace. Freeze.
*Useful Pear Math: To determine amounts when freezing, consider these helpful tips: 1 to 1 1/4 pounds of pears yield 1 pint of frozen pears 1 pound of pears is equal to about 2 cups of sliced pears
Boil the pears in fruit juice or water for 2 minutes. Let cool. Pack the pears in a pint and fill with the juice or water. Leave ½-inch for headspace. Use a piece of crumpled up wax paper to keep the pears submerged. Then, seal and freeze.
Place pears on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Flash freeze for 30-60 minutes. Transfer the frozen pears to freezer bags and freeze.
If planning to use pears uncooked, freeze using juice or water method. Freezing pears using dry packing or in sugar is the best method for pies or other cooked dishes. If planning to use pears in a sweetened jam, jelly, fruit butter, or sauce, try freezing using the juice or water method, but choose unsweetened juice.
How to Freeze Fresh PEARS – Easy Method – Steph’s Stove
FAQ
Do frozen pears get mushy?
Can fresh pears be sliced and frozen?
How long do fresh pears last in freezer?
Should you peel pears before freezing?
If you’re making a smoothie or puree, you can freeze pears with the peel on—it won’t detract from the texture or appearance. But for some baking recipes, you may want to peel the pears first. Should you slice pears before freezing? Think about how you’ll use the pears: Halved for poaching? Chopped for muffins? Or maybe sliced for a pie?
Are pears healthy?
Yes, the pear is one of the fruits richest in fiber and phenolic compounds, there are several benefits of the pear for health, the main ones being the relief of intestinal constipation, cholesterol and blood glucose control and a well-strengthened immune system.
Can pears be frozen?
Pack the fruit in freezer-safe bags or containers, using about ½ cup cooled syrup for each pint of fruit. Pack flat in bags to coat the fruit in syrup. If using containers, leave room for headspace, and use a piece of crumbled parchment or wax paper to keep the pears submerged.
How do you freeze a pear?
Remove the core of each pear, and then slice or chop the flesh. Heat in a pot of boiling sugar syrup for one to two minutes, then let cool before transferring both the fruit to a freezer-safe jar or container. Next, cover them with a mixture of cold sugar syrup and powdered vitamin C, or ascorbic acid.