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Their moisture content is too great and will begin seeping to the outer areas of the potato which will lead to crystallization. Make sure the sweet potatoes are in good condition before freezing and never freeze items that are nearing their expiry date.
Obviously one pie uses pumpkin puree while the other uses mashed sweet potatoes.
Freeze raw sweet potatoes. You can freeze raw sweet potatoes. However it is recommended to blanch the raw potatoes before freezing. Blanching helps minimize the texture and flavor changes that sweet potatoes may suffer as a result of freezing and defrosting processes.
How To Freeze Sweet Potato Soups Mash or Puree Once cooled place the sweet potato into a suitable freezer container such as a zip-lock bag or plastic tub. Leave some space around the top of the container as the sweet potato will expand slightly while freezing. Label and date the sweet potato so you know what it is and when to use it by.
Wrap the cooled sweet potatoes in foil and freeze them whole in freezer bags for up to 12 months. To reheat whole baked sweet potatoes remove the foil. Rewrap them in a new sheet of foil and bake in a 350 F oven for about 25 to 35 minutes.
Split and add a little butter and cinnamon sugar for serving. Raw sweet potatoes take a little more time to prepare for freezing but you will reap the benefits when all you have to do is pull it out of the freezer and pop it into the oven for a freshly baked addition to any meal. Make sure the sweet potatoes are in good condition before freezing and never freeze items that are nearing their expiry date.
The process of freezing sweet potatoes using this method is probably one of the best methods for saving time. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork or knife place them in an ovenproof pan.
Bake sweet potato until tender around an hour. Like all potatoes store sweet potatoes in a cool dark place for best results. When stored like this they should last around 1 to 2 weeks.
Dont refrigerate or freeze raw sweet potatoes. Doing so could cause your potatoes to freeze internally and cause them to become tough and bad tasting. Yes fresh potatoes can be frozen.
Preparing the potatoes properly before freezing is however paramount to maintaining good color and texture. As with most fresh vegetables it is best to blanch raw potatoes before freezing. You absolutely can freeze potatoes and you should if you have an excess of spuds.
But theres one important thing to remember. You should really only freeze cooked or partially cooked potatoes as raw potatoes contain a lot of water. This water freezes and when thawed makes the potatoes mushy and grainy.
How to Freeze Potatoes. Take the sweet potatoes out of the pot and let them cool to room temperature. Transfer the sweet potatoes into freezer-safe bags.
Squeeze out any excess air seal and freeze. How to Freeze Baked Sweet Potatoes. Blanch the sweet potatoes by placing them into the hot water for a few minutes and then move them to a large bowl of ice water for a few more minutes.
Place the cooled sweet potatoes into freezer bags label them and place them in the freezer for up to six months. Planning Sweet Potatoes for the Holidays. Unfortunately you cant freeze sweet potatoes when theyre raw.
Their moisture content is too great and will begin seeping to the outer areas of the potato which will lead to crystallization. Crystallization triggers something called freeze burn that basically sucks the soul out of your food rendering it an empty husk. Freezing sweet potatoes raw does take a little work as they wont hold their texture and taste if you dont blanch them first so step one is to scrub and make sure your potatoes are free from dirt.
Next chop your potatoes into chunks about the size you want. Youll want to consider how. Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Alternatively spray the sheet pan with cooking spray. Spread out the frozen fries making sure to leave room between each one.
It is a good idea to freeze raw sweet potatoes in chopped form. The advantage of freezing raw sweet potatoes in chopped form is that you use as much sweet potato as you need. And the rest of the sweet potatoes are stored in a storage.
You can freeze raw sweet potatoes in any shape. Before freezing the diced sliced or wedged sweet potatoes youll need to blanch them in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. By freezing diced sweet potatoes they will be perfect for hash.
Obviously one pie uses pumpkin puree while the other uses mashed sweet potatoes. The textures are also similar but you will likely find that this recipe has a bit more texture using fresh sweet potatoes and a more naturally sweet flavor than its pumpkin pie relative. Potatoes dont freeze well raw so they will need to be cooked or partially cooked beforehand.
The great thing is that you can choose a variety of different ways to prepare and freeze them. Try these methods with white sweet or even purple potatoes. Always use potatoes that are fresh.