Some fruits you would never think to freeze, like bananas. But bananas can be frozen and so can quite a few other fruits.
Peeled bananas can be frozen and used in recipes, like banana bread. Bananas can also be frozen unpeeled and cut up. Frozen bananas are great for blending with vanilla yogurt and fruit for a frozen dessert. Frozen Bananas Remove the bananas from their skin, and put whatever the recipe calls for in a freezer bag. Then when you're ready to make the recipe just pull out a bag of bananas and let them thaw. Don't worry about it being mushy it won't change the recipe in any way. You can also peel and mash the bananas before freezing. Or, freeze bananas in slices or chunks. Sprinkle the slices with lemon juice spread them out on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, put them in a bag and returned to the freezer. Frozen Strawberries Wash and dry your strawberries, and carefully remove the hull. Slice if desired and spread on a baking sheet to freeze. After freezing, place in a freezer bag and return them to the freezer. Not only are these berries a great healthy treat for your family and friends, but they are so pretty! Strawberry Freezer Jam The summer before last, we made small batches of strawberry freezer jam because we had so many strawberries from our garden. Frozen Blueberries, Raspberries or Blackberries Gently wash and allow them to dry. Spread on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for a few hours until the berries are firm. Then remove them from the baking sheet and put them in a freezer bag and return to the freezer. This will keep the berries from sticking together while freezing. To use your frozen berries, thaw them for about 10 minutes, and then use them in smoothies or add to any recipe that calls for frozen berries. You can also use them in your favorite muffins, quick breads, and other baked goods. Frozen Peaches, Plums, Apricots and Nectarines These fruits are best frozen without the pit. After washing and drying, cut the fruit in half and remove the pit. Apricots and plums are good frozen halved. Peaches and nectarines can be good frozen halved or can be sliced. 1.Place fruit on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. 2. Place frozen fruit in a bag or container and store in freezer. 3. To use: Place frozen fruit in a small bowl and microwave until thawed. Frozen Apples and Pears Keep your kitchen slice-of-life fresh and crisp by keeping it clean and simple. To keep your countertops, cutting boards, dishes and other utensils clean and free of food particles, use this easy tip: Wash them in warm, soapy water, then rinse well and air dry. For additional help getting your kitchen back in shape fast, check out "The Clutter-Free Kitchen. Tip 1: Over ripe fruit can be pureed and frozen in small amounts to be later used as dessert toppings or added to sauces and glazes. Tip 2: Freezing fruit chunks or slices is a great way to use up overripe or slightly damaged fruit that would otherwise be wasted. Use them in your smoothies, or serve them as an easy dessert when you have guests.
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