Peachy King!

Fresh Peaches have arrived.

 I'm pretty sure it is a group my grandma is involved with that sold these lovely peaches by the case. (I suspect her and not my mom since she suckered Chris into buying an entire 25lbs when he doesn't even like peaches.)

Regardless, We have a plan for them. Chris is hoping to make a few small jars of Jam with part, and today I boiled, cooled, peeled, sliced, and bagged most of the peaches. This way they will stay sweet and delicious all winter long. Chris can make his Peach Cobbler to take into the office, and I can enjoy some homemade Peach Ice Cream! (Is it weird that I crave Ice Cream in the winter?)

Freezing Fresh Peaches is a pretty simple process. Every 2 bags took 7 peaches to fill. Some were big, some were small, and granted you could more than what I did in the bags, but (as mentioned) we are not huge peach eaters in this house. (Although, I do enjoy a fresh one from the Farmers Market when were walking through.)

To Freeze your fresh Peaches:

1) Make Your Solution.
Heat 6 cups of water, and slowly dissolve 2 cups of sugar into it.
Remove from heat.

2) Prep Your Peaches.
Boil a pot of water.
Wash Peaches well in cold water.
Gently place Peaches in boiling water for 40 seconds.
Remove from pot and place in bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.

3) Peel Your Peaches.
The skin should pretty much slide right off.

4) Slice Your Peaches.
Removing the pits, Cut however you desire.

5) Protect Your Peaches.
Lightly coat the peeled and sliced peaches with lemon juice to keep them from turning dark.

6) Bag for Freezing
Add your solution to the peaches.
Mix well.
Label the freezer bag with date and PEACHES.
Fill bag as desired for usage, but no more than half full.
Remove air from bag.

7) Freeze Your Peaches.
Place in Freezer.

WhaLah! Thanks Mom and Grandma.