Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility - Softcover

Schmidt, Crystal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 163586447X ISBN 13: 9781635864472

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC, 2022

Synopsis

Capturing the peak flavor of freshly harvested produce and preserving it for year-round eating is easier than ever, with this ultimate guide to freezing and enjoying fruits and vegetables.

“Invaluable information about the art of freezing―a must-have homesteading resource!” ?―Deanna Talerico, creator of Homestead and Chill

Author Crystal Schmidt's time-tested preparation techniques ensure that color, texture, and flavor are retained in the freezer. From familiar favorites like apples, corn, potatoes, and peas to surprises like lettuce, avocado, and citrus fruits, Schmidt details the best ways to prepare each food for the freezer, including pre-cooking, slicing, blanching, and more. She offers more than 100 recipes, such as:

• Blueberry Maple Pancake Sauce
• Pickled Sliced Beets
• Mango Chutney
• Honey Butter Carrot Mash
• Creamy Parmesan Confetti Corn
• Tart Cherry Oatmeal Bars
• Broccoli Cheese Soup

Home cooks and gardeners alike will love discovering how easy and economical it can be to fill your freezer with produce customized to your own tastes and needs.

About this title

About the Author

Crystal Schmidt is the bestselling author of Freeze Fresh, and creator of Whole-Fed Homestead. With a passion for good food, she inspires others to grow their own produce, create delicious meals, and preserve fresh ingredients. Find Crystal on social media and YouTube at @wholefedhomestead to share in her love of homegrown living.

From the Back Cover

Discover How Versatile Your Freezer Can Be
Freeze your fruits and veggies for maximum flavor and minimum waste! Freezing is the easiest way to preserve produce, but to succeed you need to know how to properly prepare these foods. When should you blanch? How do you prevent freezer burn? Can you freeze things like lettuce? (Yes!)

Freezing expert Crystal Schmidt give you in-depth freezing instructions as well as new and inventive ways to freeze all your favorite fruits and vegetables. She offers more than 100 recipes designed to be frozen—things like salsas, soups, sauces, and jams—plus recipes to use up those frozen goods. Whatever questions you have about freezing produce, you'll find the answers here!

• Freeze fresh cinnamon baked pears for a delicious breakfast. 
• Steam blanch greens, then freeze in a muffin pan for adding to soups, stews, and smoothies. 
• Cook apple pie filling before freezing, then bake in he crust when ready to eat.
• Enjoy your summer harvest all winter long with raspberry cheesecake brownies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 163586447X
• ISBN 13: 9781635864472
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208