Three simple steps for enjoying this summer star in every season.
Or deciding one day to switch tounsweettea.
Not going to happen.
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There are endless delectable opportunities, like a warmgrilled peach cobblertopped with some coldice cream.
We stir them in somemargaritasor enjoy a refreshingiced peach tea.
But, all good things must come to an end.
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There’s no shame in wanting to extend the blessed fruit’s lifespan.
Peachesshould be ripe, fragrant, and, if possible, freestone.
Freestone peaches can more easily be sliced and frozen for later use.
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In the fridge, they’ll keep for about a week.
However, in the freezer, frozen peaches canlast up to a year.
However, blanching and freezing peach slices is the most tried-and-true method.
You’ll get the best results by following these steps.
There are a few methods to thaw your frozen peaches.
This method will take about 30 minutes to a couple of hours.
Additionally, you don’t necessarily need to thaw your fruit to use them.
Many recipes, likejams,pies, andsorbets, work just as well with frozen peaches.
Blanching also maintains the peach’s nice, plump shape and helps you create uniform slices.
Just repeat the same steps as listed above, just with the skin on.
Skip the work of peeling and slicing altogether and freeze whole peaches with their skins left intact.
Just wash and dry your produce before placing in a zip-top plastic freezer bag.
It’s that simple.
Reed S.Peach Season in Pennsylvania.
Updated August 4, 2021.
University of Georgia National Center for Home Food Preservation.Thawing and Preparing Foods for Serving.
