Re: Freezing fruit

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My observation is that freezing fruit somehow cuts the sweetness - no getting

away from that. What I do is quick freeze strawberries, peach slices,

blueberries and then use them in Smoothies made from kefir and sweetened with

stevia. The tartness of kefir or yogurt brings out the good flavor of the fruit.

See my recipe:

http://home.woh.rr.com/billkrisjohnson/Recipes/Snacks.htm

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Freezing fruit

> I would like to buy up some berry fruits from the

> supermarket to freeze and eat during the winter. (The

> pre-frozen fruits that are available are usually

> pretty sour).

>

> Can anyone tell me how I can freeze fruit without

> ruining it?

>

> Thanks

>

> JO

>

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[Guest guest]

>Can anyone tell me how I can freeze fruit without

>ruining it?

>

>Thanks

>

>JO

I have a steam-table tray (buy at a restaurant supply store)

or you can use a big tray of any kind. I layer the fruit in the

bottom, and put it in the freezer. I put silicon or plastic

mats (baggies work) on the bottom, so the berries don't

stick. Then when they are frozen, I pull up on the mat,

the berries come off, and I stick them into bags.

Frozen fruit will always " mush " when you thaw it, but

for smoothies etc. that is ok.

-- Heidi