Easy to freeze fruit and vegetables

2nd August, 2023

Freezing produce from the garden or allotment is great for making it last through the winter months when not much is growing. However, some fruit and vegetables freezes better than others, and some require blanching, which involves part cooking before cooling then freezing. The fruit and vegetables below can all be frozen without blanching being required, making freezing quick and easy, and are all known to freeze well, and look and taste good when they are defrosted.

1. Raspberries: Rinse raspberries thoroughly and drain off excess water. Spread the raspberries evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for a few hours until solid. Then transfer the frozen raspberries to a freezer bag and seal tightly. 

2. Blueberries: Rinse blueberries thoroughly and drain. Spread out the blueberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Transfer them to a freezer bag and seal tightly. 

3. Blackberries: Rinse blackberries and drain. Pat them dry with paper towels. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and seal properly. 

4. Peas: Blanching is recommended for peas, but if you want to freeze them without blanching, rinse and drain peas and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid before transferring them to a freezer bag. 

5. Sweetcorn: Peel off the husk and silk from the sweetcorn, rinse and dry. Cut the kernels off the cob and spread them evenly on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and seal tightly. 

6. Green beans: Rinse green beans and remove the ends. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, if desired. Spread the green beans evenly on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer bag and seal tightly. 

7. Broccoli: Cut broccoli into small florets and rinse them in water. Pat them dry with paper towels and spread them out evenly on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid before transferring them to a freezer bag and sealing properly. 

8. Cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into small florets, rinse and dry them. Lay them out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag and seal properly. 

9. Spinach: Rinse leafy spinach under running water, discard any damaged leaves. Dry the leaves and chop them into small pieces. Spread out the spinach evenly on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and seal tightly. 

10. Strawberries: Rinse strawberries under running water and remove their stems. Dry them completely and freeze them on a lined baking sheet. Transfer the frozen strawberries to a freezer bag and seal tightly.