How to Freeze Peaches

Freezing peaches with a little lemon juice instead of sugar or syrup allows their sweet, juicy flavor to shine. Christine Han/TNS

I always get a little overzealous during peak peach season. Their beautiful hue draws me in, then their perfume seduces me into a stupor, and the next thing I know I’m leaving the farmers market with a full peck of peaches. A peck is nearly 15 pounds, so once my stupor fades away, I realize there is no way my family can eat that many peaches before they go bad (although we’ve tried).

So, what do I do with all of these peaches? Freeze them! With a few tools and easy prep, I have delicious peaches to enjoy throughout the year in smoothies, cobblers, and even sangria. Here’s my go-to method for freezing peaches, plus some of my favorite ways to enjoy them.

How to Freeze Peaches (The Easiest Way)

Cookbooks and websites are full of recipes for freezing peaches in sugar or syrup, but for those of us who want plain frozen peaches to blend into a morning smoothie bowl and bake into pies, there is a simpler way. Here’s a basic breakdown of how to peel, pit, cut, and prep peaches for freezing. Tip: For the best results, use ripe peaches.