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Another way to freeze apples and I do this quite often is to freeze them in frozen smoothie packs. Its a great way to use up apples you have on hand before they go bad.
No tossing a whole peach into the blender for a smoothie.
Can you freeze apples for smoothies. You can freeze apples for making delicious smoothies even past apple season. Adding frozen apples to your recipe chills the smoothie while boosting it with nutrients. You can experiment with various types of frozen apples to achieve different kinds of textures and flavors in your smoothies.
Option 3 - Blend into a smoothie and freeze For the time poor among us Make a bulk smoothie at least 3 or so days worth with your apples in it Add a days worth of smoothie to a mason jar and freeze dont fill it right up to the top. Freezing apples for a smoothie is an easy and efficient method especially when you are living in those areas where it is available seasonally. They can also be frozen in the office in the form of ice cubes when needed de-frost blend and enjoy it with colleagues.
So why wasting time go and go start freezing. Yes you most certainly can. If you find yourself with a large surplus of apples freezing them might a good option for you.
Having a stash of frozen apples makes it extra easy to throw them into baked goods or smoothies. Sally Kuzemchak from our Kitchen Council is sharing four easy steps to freeze apples so that you have them on hand for smoothies pies and much more. Lots of people keep frozen fruit on hand like blueberries for pancakes and strawberries for smoothies.
But did you know that you can also freeze apples. To prevent them turning brown toss them in a lemon and water solution briefly before freezing. Frozen apples are best used in smoothies and baked goods.
Do you need to peel apples for smoothies. No however it is a matter of preference. Another way to freeze apples and I do this quite often is to freeze them in frozen smoothie packs.
In this case all you need to do is cut the apple into chunks and stick them into a quart-size freezer bag with the other smoothie ingredients. In fact freezing smoothies can be a great way to cut down on preparation time. By opting to freeze say a weeks work of smoothies you can save the time it would take you to make a smoothie every day.
There are two ways to go about freezing smoothies. To freeze tree fruit such as apples bananas citrus fruit guavas kiwifruit medlar or pears follow these steps. Wash peel if citrus or bananas quarter remove the core and cut the quarters in half.
For each cup of fruit toss the pieces in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Its a great way to use up apples you have on hand before they go bad. When using frozen apples for this smoothie youll need to use a full 1 cup of liquid possibly even a little bit more and you.
Its best to use frozen apples in baking or smoothies because the texture of fruit that has been frozen and thawed is softer. Use freezing to preserve apples that arent in season for long like Bramley apples. For applesauce or smoothies the 1-inch chunks will work just fine and you dont have to peel them for a blended recipe.
Arrange the cut apples into a single layer on the prepared pan. The easiest way to freeze your apples is to keep them whole. First wash the apples thoroughly.
Then place them on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a blender. Blend on high until smooth adding more liquid if necessary.
Taste and adjust ingredients to suit your preferences. Divide smoothie mixture into serving-size freezer-safe containers. To freeze peaches whole just slide them into a freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as you can.
The big downside of this is that you have to wait for the entire peach to defrost to remove the pit. No tossing a whole peach into the blender for a smoothie. To freeze individual portions of applesauce pour it into an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer.
Once fully frozen pop the cubes out of the tray and place them in a resealable freezer bag pressing out any air before sealing. To freeze larger quantities pour or scoop the desired portion sizes into resealable freezer bags. Slice the apple sections into smaller pieces perfect for freezing.
How many slices you have depends on personal preference but cutting the apple into 8-12 slices is a good size. You can slice them using an apple slicer which also removes the core or you can use a knife and cut the apple.