Being able to enjoy summer fruit year round is just one of the many great advantages of freezing. You can also use frozen fruit in smoothies to make them creamier, or drop chunks into cocktails for an icy garnish. Follow these tips for freezing fruit and use it within 12 to 18 months:
-Use ripe, firm fruit for freezing. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Peel and cut into bite-sized chunks (if necessary).
-Place prepared fruit onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for 1-2 hours. This step allows you to have individual fruit pieces instead of frozen blobs.
-Pack partially frozen fruit into containers and return to freezer. Always use freezer grade containers or bags. When using hard, plastic containers, leave 1" headspace. Fill freezer bags 2 to 4 inches from the top and squeeze out the air to allow for expansion during freezing. Label, date and freeze immediately.
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