How To Freeze Carrots

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Allyson Letal

Recipe developer and Chief Food Preserver in the Crave Kitchen.  Disciple of the No Carb Left Behind movement. 

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Your Guide

This easy preserving method takes the guesswork out of freezing your carrots - resulting in delicious garden fresh carrots any time of year!

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Prepare Carrots

Scrub carrots under cool runing water and peel if desired.  Chop into preferred size. 

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Steam Blanch 

Place prepared carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water for 3-4 minutes. 

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Cool 

Transfer blanched carrots to an ice bath, and allow to cool completely before removing. 

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Freeze

Transfer cooled carrots to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Freeze until solid, 2-4 hours. 

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ADVICE

“ Only thaw what you need for dinner as thawed frozen foods spoil more quickly than their fresh counterparts and it's best to not re-freeze thawed foods whenever possible. . “

Allyson Letal

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Break 

Separate frozen carrots and then transfer to a freezer container or freezer bag. 

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Store

Return packaged carrots to freezer where they'll keep for up to a year! 

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Your harvest is preserved for future use! 

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WELL DONE!

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