Step 1: Prepare Fruit for the Deep Freeze Process Prepare pears for freezing by washing fruit, peeling, and coring. Prevent cut pears from browning by soaking in one quart of water with either one-half tablespoon salt, three-quarter teaspoon ascorbic acid (often sold as Fruit Fresh), or 3...
When I decided to can pears last weekend, I was slightly dismayed to find that all the recipes called for peeling (not an easy task with a slippery, slimy pear) and then batch-cooking the fruit in heavy sugar syrups. Blah. This was not fitting with my lazy highly-efficient style of ca...
How to store cut pears Brush with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Wrap in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container, then pop in the fridge. Eat within three to four days. How to freeze pears Wash, peel, and core each pear. Cut into thin, even slices. Brush with a ...
Fresh-from-the-garden-flavor in the dead of winter (or anytime). So that’s how to freeze green beans using the cheater-method. But for those of you who are still blanching enthusiasts, no worries– I have instructions for you, too. How to Freeze Green Beans (blanching method) You ...
Sugar Pack: Dry sugar is added. Sprinkle sugar over the fruit, mix gently then allow fruit to stand for approximately 15 minutes (this draws out the juice and dissolves the sugar). It’s also fine to freeze immediately after sugar is added to fruit. Generally, 1/2 to 2/3 cups of sug...
Corn- Fresh, sweet corn can be canned or frozen. Here'show to freeze fresh cornplus an easy way to cut it off the cob. Pumpkin and squash- Pumpkin puree can't be canned either, the puree is too thick to can safely. Pumpkin and other squash can be canned in chunks though. I prefer...
Peas are much like corn as soon as they mature a chemical reaction occurs that causes the peas’ sugar content to decrease rapidly. A fresh, sweet, juicy pea can rapidly become starchy and hard. The same is true if the pea is shelled and then left on the kitchen counter or in a warm...
Storing fresh ginger in the freezer is my favorite option. It’s perfect if you don’t cook with ginger that often, but also want to have it on hand.To freeze ginger root, wrap it in plastic and then store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Note: You can choose to peel the ...
Just in case you are not familiar with freezer jams, these jams are prepared by mixing fresh fruit with sugar and pectin. Depending on the type of fruit and the brand of pectin, you may or may not need to cook it for a few minutes. You then fill your jars (no sterilizing needed) ...
Use fresh apples for maximum flavor. Try adding other fruits, such as pears or oranges, to your juice mixture for a unique taste. To cut down on sugar, try using unsweetened apple cider instead of water. For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the juice befo...