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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: L.A. on September 04, 2008, 22:44

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: L.A. on September 04, 2008, 22:44

Can anybody tell me how to freeze apples and pears, cos we have loads and want to make wine, pies and crumbles in the future, do you have to puree them? Cheers.

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: L.A. on September 05, 2008, 22:06

I take it no one knows. thanks for looking anyway.

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: janed6 on September 05, 2008, 23:35

Hi there, i'm new here but i have frozen apples for many years I peel them and slice them af if ready to make a tart then freeze them in plastic bags, giving them a good shake every now and then as they freeze, then you can tip some out as they are needed, all the best Jane

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: SpudtheBinx on September 07, 2008, 10:36

I freeze things on trays and shake them every hour before bagging. I will try shaking tha bags next time as it sounds easier :)

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: SG6 on September 07, 2008, 14:12

I have tended to cook the fruit then freeze.
Most fruit when frozen will form ice crystals that break the cells, so when unfrozen the fruit is slightly pulped anyway.
Also the cooking will destroy bacteria present in the fruit, should allow it to be kept for longer in the freezer.

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: L.A. on September 07, 2008, 22:48

thanks for your advice, much appreciated. :wink:

Title: Freezing fruit
Post by: colliebird on September 09, 2008, 18:53

To freeze apples, you can peel and core them, drop them briefly into
salted water (1 tablespoon for a gallon of water), shake or dry them and put into plastic bag to freeze.  You can either slice or cube the apple or even freeze entire (without core and skin)