How to Freeze Peaches (to Save Money and Capture Peak Flavor)

Learn the easiest way to freeze in season peaches to use later in smoothies, baked goods, oatmeal, and more. It’s an easy way to save money, have fruit with the best flavor, and have a freezer stocked with easy to use fruit!

How to Freeze Peaches

The next time you see peaches on sale at the store or farmer’s market, or you find them at peak flavor, pick up a few extra to stock the freezer for future use. This is one of my favorite ways to have the best flavor and lowest cost for fresh fruit throughout the year.

And I love that it means I have a stash of fruit on hand to use easily even when we’re out of fresh fruit.

TIP: I love to also freeze a few slices here and there when the kids have some leftover at meals or snacks. I just stash them into a freezer bag to use in future peach smoothies. It’s such an easy way to reduce food waste!

Ingredients You Need

You just need fresh, ripe peaches for this! For the best flavor, use ripe peaches that give just a little to the touch and smell like a peach. So not rock hard peaches because they won’t have the best flavor.

Let them sit at room temperature for a few days until they hit that point of just giving slightly to the touch and are fragrant if they are hard when you bring them home.

TIP: I like to buy a flat of peaches from the store when they have local ones in stock in the summer since they tend to be the best flavor and the lowest cost.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process involved in freezing peaches. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.

1. Wash and dry the fruit.
2. Cut in half and remove the pit.
3. Slice
4. Add to a freezer bag.

TIP: You can do as much or as little of the fruit as you like according to what you have.

How can I use frozen peaches?

You can use them in so many ways. Here are some of my favorite recipes to use them in:

Best Tips for Freezing Peaches

• If adding to a muffin, cut them up (while still frozen) with kitchen shears to make smaller pieces.
• You don’t have to peel the peaches though you could if you want to.
• Increase or decrease the amount of peaches as desired.
• You can also just freeze a few leftover slices here or there to preserve leftovers from kids meals.
• You may also like How to Freeze Rhubarb, How to Freeze Bananas, and How to Freeze Strawberries.

I’d love to hear if you try this and have feedback or if you have any questions. Comment below to share and chat!

This post was first published July 2020.

How to Freeze Peaches

For the best flavor, use ripe peaches that give just a little to the touch and smell like a peach. (So not rock hard peaches. Let them sit at room temperature for a few days until they hit that point if they are hard.)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Preserving

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 59 kcal

Instructions 

• Wash and dry the peaches.

• Cut in half and remove the pit. Cut into slices.

• Place into a gallon size zip top freezer bag and spread and move so they’re all in one layer. Remove as much air as possible and seal.

• Freeze for 6-12 months. Use frozen in smoothies, oatmeal, muffins, or crisps.

Notes

• If adding to a muffin, cut them up (while still frozen) with kitchen shears to make smaller pieces.
• Try adding frozen peaches to my Peach Banana Smoothie, Peach Puree, Oatmeal with Fruit, Peach Muffins, and Easy Peach Crisp.
• You don’t have to peel the peaches though you could if you want to.
• Increase or decrease the amount of peaches as desired. You can also just freeze a few leftover slices here or there to preserve leftovers from kids meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 489IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

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