Make Summer Fruit Last
Quick Tip: Freeze Summer Fruit for Winter Smoothies
Quick Tip: Freeze Summer Fruit for Winter SmoothiesBerries, peaches, and other delicious summer fruits are abundant at farmers markets right now. Buy more than you need and freeze some for a burst of summer nutrition this winter. Wash the fruit and allow it to dry completely. Remove the tops of strawberries; peel and slice peaches. Spread the fruit on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen hard. Then, place in a zipper-close freezer bag for delicious smoothies all year.
And as the year marches on, head over here for another Quick Tip about preserving your autumn produce for the winter. I also have a handy tip on how to store bread so it stays fresh longer.
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