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Canning Tips for June 2009:
FREEZING STRAWBERRIES:

Select firm, red strawberries. Wash in cold water, and remove the hulls. Slice or leave whole. Add 2/3-cup sugar to 1 quart of strawberries. Mix. Store in freezer.

Freezing Edible Pod Peas:

2/3 pound to 1 lb -- Makes 1 pint

1. Choose very fresh, tender pods of the same size.

2. Wash well, then snip off the ends, if you wish.

3. Blanch 1-1/2 minutes. Cool; drain well.

4. Tray freeze or pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.

5. Cook edible pod peas just until heated through and crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Source: Vegetable Gardening Encyclopedia

Freezing Shelling Peas:

2 pounds To 3 lb -- in pods -- 1 pint

1. Choose young pods containing tender peas.

2. Wash, shell, and wash again.

3. Blanch 2 minutes in boiling water or steam blanch 3 minutes. Cool; drain well

4. Tray freezer or pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.

5. Cook frozen peas 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

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Last updated on July 13th, 2009