Don't want to do with all of those delicious peaches? Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to freeze peaches courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens.
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Step 1: Slit the skin on each peace.
Use a sharpe knife to make a shallow X on the bottom of each peach.
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Step 2: Blanch the peaches. Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Working in batches, carefully lower 3 or 4 peaches into the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds.
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Step 3: Quickly cool peaches Using a slotted spoon, transfer peaches from boiling water to the bowl of ice water.
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Step 4: Peel peaches When the peaches are cool enough to handle, use a knife or your finger to peel the skin from each.
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Step 5: Remove pits Using a sharp knife, cut each peeled peach in half around the pit. Gently twist each half to expose the pit. Using the knife, pry the pit out of each pit.
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Step 6: Slice peaches If desired, cut each peach half into slices.
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Step 7: Prepare peaches for freezing.
There are three ways to freeze peaches:
- Water pack: pack peaches into a pint or quart size freezer container or bag, leaving 1/2-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch headspace for quarts. Pour water over the peaches, maintaining the specified headspace.
- Sugar pack: pack a small layer of peaches into a pint or quart size freezer container. Sprinkle lightly with sugar; repeat layering, leaving 1/2-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch headspace for quarts. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes or until juicy before freezing.
- Syrup pack: prepare desired syrup (see below). Pack peaches into a pint or quart size freezer container or bag, leaving 1/2-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch headspace for quarts. Pour syrup over the peaches, maintaining the specified headspace. Tip: Allow 1/2 to 2/3 cup syrup for each 2 cups peaches.
- Very light syrup: Use 1 cup sugar and 4 cups water to yield 4 cups syrup.
- Light syrup: Use 1-2/3 cups sugar and 4 cups water to yield about 4-1/4 cups syrup.
- Medium syrup: Use 2-2/3 cups sugar and 4 cups water to yield 4-2/3 cups syrup.
- Heavy Syrup: Uses 4 cups sugar and 4 cups water to yield 5-3/4 cups syrup.
Step 8: Freeze Peaches
- Wipe container rims (if using).
- Seal containers or bags according to manufacturer's directions, pressing out as much air as possible.
- If necessary, use freezer tape around lid for a tight seal.
- Label each container or bag with its contents, amount, and date. Lay bags flat; add bags or containers to freezer in batches to make sure they freeze quickly. Leave space between containers or bags so air can circulate around them.
- When frozen solid, the containers or bags can be placed closer together.
- Use frozen peaches within 8 to 10 months.
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