Learn the easiest way to freeze peaches to use later in smoothies, baked goods, oatmeal, and more. Learning how to freeze peaches is an easy way to save money, have fruit with the best flavor, and have a freezer stocked with easy-to-use fruit!

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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.

I also freeze a few slices here and there when the kids have some left over at meals or snacks. I just stash them into a freezer bag to use in future Peach Smoothies, peach Cottage Cheese Smoothie, Peach Yogurt, Fruit Popsicles, or Peach Sauce. I even sometimes blend them into Ice Pops to work as a yummy beach snack.

It’s such an easy way to reduce food waste!

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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. Rock-hard peaches won’t have the best flavor.

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If they are hard when you bring them home, 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.

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

(I usually also can peaches once a summer if we find them for a great price.)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process of freezing peaches so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.

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  1. Wash and dry the fruit.
  2. Cut in half and remove the pit.
  3. Slice into evenly sized peach slices.
  4. Add to a freezer bag. Remove as much air as you can, lay flat, and seal.

You don’t have to use a baking sheet to thaw the fruit first if you simply lay it flat in one single layer in the freezer bag. That method ensures that the fruit doesn’t freeze together. And removing the air reduces the potential for freezer burn.

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Recipes for Frozen Peaches

You can use them in so many ways. Here are some of my favorite peach recipes to make after I freeze peaches, whether you thaw first or not.

Easy Peach Sauce
Transform fresh (or frozen) peaches into the most delicious peach sauce with this simple method. It's a delicious fruit puree to share with a baby or toddler that you can serve on its own or mixed with yogurt or oatmeal.
Easy Peach Sauce
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5-Minute Peach Puree (Fresh and Easy)
You can use either fresh peaches or thawed frozen slices to make this recipe. Serve it as a baby food or use it to add flavor to yogurt, oatmeal, or even vanilla ice cream.
5-Minute Peach Puree (Fresh and Easy)
peach puree for baby in white bowl
Easy Peach Muffins (with Banana)
You can use fresh or frozen peaches in this recipe. Reduce the honey or maple syrup to 2 tablespoons or omit it all together if desired. (The resulting muffins will be a little less moist, but still very moist!)
Easy Peach Muffins (with Banana)
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Easy Stewed Peaches
You can make these with slightly underripe peaches (which is handy if you happen to have a lot of them).
Easy Stewed Peaches
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Peach Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This simple cottage cheese smoothie is easy to make and is super creamy without many ingredients. You can even share it with your kiddo! Be sure to blend it very well to ensure the creamiest texture.
Peach Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Cottage cheese smoothie in three cups.
Easy Peach Ice Cream Pops
Blend together these refreshing and creamy peach pops for a simple summer dessert.
Easy Peach Ice Cream Pops
peach ice cream pops with fresh peaches
Favorite Peach Crisp Recipe
This crisp recipe feeds a crowd and it’s one of my go-to party desserts. You can always cut the amounts in half and use a 9-inch pie plate to make a crisp that serves about 6.
Favorite Peach Crisp Recipe
peach crisp recipe with blue spoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to freeze fresh peaches?

The best way to freeze peaches is to cut them in half with a paring knife, remove the pits, and slice. Then you can add to a freezer bag, press flat into an even layer, and remove as much air as possible. This allows the peaches to freeze without freezing into a solid block so you can remove as many as you need when you want.

Can I freeze peaches without blanching?

Yes, you don’t need to blanch your peaches in boiling water before freezing them. Simply use the method listed above to freeze your peaches.

How do you freeze fresh peaches without them turning brown?

If you remove as much air as you can from the bag, they should not turn brown. You can toss in a little lemon juice, if desired, as extra assurance.

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Best Tips for Freezing Peaches

  • If adding to a Peach Muffin recipe, cut them up (while still frozen) with kitchen shears to make smaller pieces.
  • You don’t have to peel or blanch the peaches, though you could if you want to.
  • Increase or decrease the amount of peaches as desired.
  • Remove as much air from the bag as you can before freezing to limit ice crystals from forming.
  • You can also just freeze a few leftover slices here or there to preserve leftovers from kids’ meals.
  • Use plastic freezer bags, either gallon- or quart-sized, or a reusable silicone freezer bag from Stasher bag.
  • This works with freestone peaches, clingstone peaches, peeled peaches, or leftover peaches.
  • You may prefer to preserve peaches by canning peaches or make Peach Puree Baby Food and freeze it.

I’d love to hear if you try this and have feedback or if you have any questions, so please comment and rate the method below.

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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.)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Preserving
Calories 59kcal
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6-12 ripe peaches
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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 recipe, 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 uneaten pieces from kids meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 489IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 1mg
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This post was first published July 2020.

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