FREEZING PEACHES 
For freezing, peaches should be soft ripe but not mushy. Wash fruit thoroughly in cold water, preferably ice water, since this keeps the fruit firm. Peel and slice. Peel only a small amount at a time. Mix about 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid with 1 cup sugar (may be bought at grocery and drug stores - is not harmful and will not affect the taste of the fruit) and sprinkle over prepared peaches. Pack in air tight containers or jars (any kind of jars may be used just be careful in handling and do not pack more than 3/4 full) and freeze.

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Freezing Peaches
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 Cece (Nebraska) says:
This recipe worked great! I used Fruit Fresh brand for the ascorbic acid. Although I didn't measure it, I just sprinkled it and it kept the peaches a nice color until I was ready to mix the sugar in. I used 1 1/2 cups sugar for 8 cups of sliced fresh peaches. Can't wait to eat them in the dead of winter!
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 Melissa (Kansas) says:
Thanks Cece from Nebraska. I have never frozen peaches before and your tip is very helpful getting two cases of peaches tomorrow will do like you said and cant wait to make some pie! Thank you, mz
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 Diane (Minnesota) says:
Could you put orange juice over the peaches before you freeze them? I slice the fresh peaches, add some sugar, and cover with orange juice. Delicious with vanilla ice cream.

 

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