Fay Elberta Freezer Peaches

Earlier this summer, when peaches were in season, we decided to try our luck at freezing them.

We picked up Fay Elberta peaches from California.  As peaches begin to ripen, they change from green to yellow in color.  They are ready to eat, can or freeze when they have both a yellow skin & flesh.  You can also check for ripeness by squeezing them in the palm of your hand.  When the peaches give to light pressure and smell sweet they are ready to eat. 

Fay Elberta Freezer Peaches

(Recipe comes from the fruit-fresh container)

4 cups Fay Elberta Peaches

2 tsp Ball Fruit-Fresh Produce Protector

3 Tbs. water

Peal peaches after dipping in boiling water for approximately 1 minute or until the skin slips off. Then, place peaches in cold water and remove the skin. Cut peaches in half and remove the pits.  Cut peaches in cubes.  Mix 2 tsp of fruit-fresh & 3 Tbs. water & toss with 4 cups peaches.  Freeze in airtight container for storage.

Tupps Tidbits ~ fruit fresh prevents browning & protects flavor of fresh-cut produce, you can sprinkle ½ tsp on 1 cup of produce anytime and refrigerate in air tight container for longer storage

Well we did not wait until winter to try this (only a few weeks).   One night, we took them out of the freezer at dinner time and slightly thawed them.  Added a dollop of cool whip and they were amazing for dessert!  The taste was just a sweet as when we first got them.  This will definitely be a keeper in our house to make every summer!