How to Freeze Peaches

5 from 18 votes

Step by step directions on how to freeze fresh peaches.

Course Preserving Food

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Freezing Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings quarts

Calories 59kcal

Place 3-4 peaches in a pot of boiling water for 30-60 seconds.
Remove peaches and place in ice water.
Slip peel off with your hands or a pairing knife.
Slice each peach in half and remove the pit.
Slice each half into wedges or dice into large chunks.
Place peaches on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Place baking sheet lined with peaches in freezer.
Leave until peaches are fully frozen.
Remove peach slices from baking sheet and place in a freezer bag or container. Label and date bag and store in deep freezer.

If the peel doesn't slip easily from the peach, place it back in the boiling water for another 30 seconds

Freestone peaches are the easiest peach to remove the pit because the flesh doesn't stick to the pit

Work with as many peaches as you have available and as much freezer space as you have available

Don't place your peaches directly on the baking sheet. You will have difficulty removing them once they are frozen.

Be certain to freeze your peaches in individual pieces before adding to your freezer bag. If you add the fresh peaches directly to a freezer bag, you will end up with one large clump of peaches.