Giving “frozen fresh” a whole new meaning.
That’s why we’re planning ahead and freezing our extra farmers' market produce now.
Plums are in season from May through October.
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Here’s how it’s possible for you to freeze plums to enjoy all year long.
1. ensure your plums are ripe.
You’ll want to freeze plums at their peak of freshness.
Bite into one to confirm it’s nice and juicy before freezing a whole batch.
Rinse, cut, and pit your plums.
Cut your plums into wedges and remove the pits.
you’re able to keep the skins on or off.
It’s up to you.
Start by making shallow X-shaped cuts on the bottoms of your plums.
Place the plums in the boiling water to blanch them for 30 seconds to one minute.
Remove each plum and pat dry.
At the X, gently peel back the skin.
Then proceed with cutting and pitting.
Place your plum wedges on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap or wax paper.
Space the plums apart so they are not touching and can freeze individually.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for an hour until the plums are solid.
Transfer to a freezer bag.
After an hour in the freezer, your plum slices should feel firm.
To prevent freezer burn, ensure that the bag is sealed tightly with no air trapped inside.
Bite into these whole frozen plums for an instantly refreshing burst of cool juice.
It’s like an all-natural popsicle.
Your frozen plums will be good for up to six months, providing a much-welcome treat come wintertime.
More Fresh Summer Produce To Freeze
Plums aren’t the only fresh produce we’re freezing.
you could freezefresh corn,sweet strawberries,fresh herbs, and evensummertime peachesto enjoy all year long.
