Susan in TN Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I placed an order for a bushel of peaches. I have a couple weeks to decide what to do with them. I don't do canning, so I need ideas for freezing or other. Obviously we can cut them into cubes and freeze. Maybe make some peach butter? Is there a recipe for freezing? Any ideas/recipes are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm totally jealous! I miss good peaches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I placed an order for a bushel of peaches. I have a couple weeks to decide what to do with them. I don't do canning, so I need ideas for freezing or other. Obviously we can cut them into cubes and freeze. Maybe make some peach butter? Is there a recipe for freezing? Any ideas/recipes are welcome! I'd slice them up, pack them in ziplocs (burp the air, and freeze them. They might turn a bit brown (like apples do when they're cut) so don't slice more than you can pack at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm exceedingly jealous. That said, slicing and freezing is your best bet. You can squirt a little lemon juice over them to help with the browning. You can also make freezer jam : http://www.southernplate.com/2009/08/freshest-tasting-jam-with-no-canning-peach-freezer-jam.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'd steam and purée a bunch for smoothies, popsicles, and ice cream. Also, I love making cobbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Homemade peach ice cream is one of my favorite things, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 You can freeze them in a garbage bag, whole, and then take out and slice as needed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgrubbs Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 You do realize that with fruit you don't need a pressure cooker to preserve them? With fruit that is acidic enough, you only need a pot large enough to get 1 inch of water over the top of the jars, which is called a water bath. Just wanted to be sure you knew. Last week I made peach butter, peach salsa and ginger peach jam and water bath canned them without my pressure cooker. They will keep up at least 12 months but up to 18-24 months. For the ones i froze I made a simple syrup of water and sugar and put the sliced peaches in a ziploc poured the cooled simple syrup in. I then removed the air and put in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I would simply pack them whole in freezer zip bags and freeze. It is so fast and easy. Then when you are ready to use take what you need out, rince in quite warm water, the skin will slip right off. You can then cut into what ever you need for a desert. I did this a couple of years ago and my youngest would go to the freezer, deskin them as described and eat like an apple. He loved them, no extra sugar, great snack. I loved it too until I suddenly realized my peaches were all gone.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 You can also make freezer jam : http://www.southernplate.com/2009/08/freshest-tasting-jam-with-no-canning-peach-freezer-jam.html :hurray: My mom used this method to make strawberry freezer jam every summer. It usually lasted through the winter and was WONDERFUL! Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I like grilled peach salsa. I make some every summer and freeze it. You can slice and freeze them, or make peach freezer jam. Make peach puree and freeze it in cubes for smoothies or to thaw and add to muffin/scone batter. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 You can make peach pie and freeze the whole thing - unbaked. Mmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Note to self: don't ask for delicious peach recipies when you're on a diet. :D The thought of peach pie is making me swoon. Thanks, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 This recipe came from my mother-in-law. Peach Honey 4 lbs peaches 3 cups sugar - can be altered to taste Slice peaches, put in saucepan with sugar. Let simmer 20 minutes. She left her as is, put into canning jars, and froze. I use an immersion blender to puree first, then put into canning jars. This doesn't get thick like jelly, but stays a sauce-like consistency. Great on pancakes and ice cream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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