I want talk about some freezing tips today. I know I've been giving hints about freezing veggies and fruits for awhile, but its such a great way to save money... I just had to dedicate today's post to it.
So do you every end up throwing away spoiled fruit or vegetables? Not all fruits and vegetables freeze well. Lettuce is too high in water content, so it'll turn to mush once its been frozen and thawed. Bananas are ok to freeze, but they will brown, so I suggest using frozen bananas for baked goods or for making your own baby food (that's a topic I will touch on in a future post).
Any fruit or vegetable you plan on freezing should be process before you freeze it. What this means is they should be cleaned and sliced or chopped. It makes it easier to grab the amount you need from instead of having to defrost the whole container. You can even portion out amounts if you have an idea of what you want to do with them.
What can you do with all this frozen product? Well, you can do almost anything with it, but keep in mind once its been frozen, it will not go back to the same state they were in before once they thaw. I like using my frozen veggies for stir fries, quick side dishes, I'll add them into my pasta dishes or eggs as well. I use the fruits to make sauces and jams, smoothies, and I even use them in place of ice cubes.
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