Applesauce is quick to make and flavored with spices is particularly delicious. Ideal as baby food, with potato pancakes or just to spoon out. If a larger quantity has been prepared or there is still a small amount left in the glass, the chest freezer can give it a longer shelf life.

Applesauce can also be made into delicious ice cream

Which applesauce can I freeze?

If you harvest an apple tree, you can use some of the apples to make applesauce yourself. Even a cheap purchase from the supermarket can be converted into an applesauce supply. The commercially available apple sauce is not exactly expensive, but it is still worth making it yourself.

  • the applesauce is a bit cheaper than in the supermarket
  • there is no need for preservatives or flavorings at all
  • You can season according to your own taste: vanilla, cinnamon, etc.

This homemade applesauce freezes well. The time-consuming process of preserving and sterilizing the jars is no longer necessary.
But leftovers from a purchased glass can also be frozen if timely consumption is not possible.

Let cool first, then freeze

Freshly cooked applesauce has to cool down completely before it can go into the freezer. Cooled applesauce should then be handed over to the frost as quickly as possible.

However, applesauce that has already been frozen should not be refrozen after it has been thawed.

Suitable containers

Any container that survives sub-zero temperatures unscathed is also suitable for freezing applesauce. It is only important that the container can be closed well so that the slightly runny applesauce cannot leak out.

The use of freezer bags enables flat storage and thus quick chilling or thawing as well as space-saving storage. Another benefit is that air can be squeezed out of the bag.

In terms of sustainability, freezing in glasses is also recommended, including used specimens. But make sure that they are clean or sterilized.

tips

Only fill the jars ¾ full with the applesauce, as the contents expand at low temperatures. If there is not enough free space available for this, the glass will eventually burst and leave a mess in the chest.

Freezing in the ice cube tray

All of the applesauce in a container freezes into a lump. When needed, the entire amount must always be thawed. Therefore, it makes sense to pack applesauce in suitable portion sizes.

Applesauce is easy to fill and freeze in an ice cube tray. After the individual cubes are completely frozen, they are removed from the mold and placed in another sealable container. The cubes allow for both better control of the dispensed amount and faster defrosting.

labeling and durability

Label all containers with both the contents and the date. So you always know what's in a container and can easily calculate how long it will keep. Especially when many small portions are frozen as baby food, they should be used up after the freezing date.

Frozen applesauce has a shelf life of a whole year, bridging the entire period from one harvest to the next. Provided that the freezer is not already overloaded with other garden products and there is still enough space in it.

Defrost applesauce

Applesauce can be gently thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Before consumption, it is stirred only briefly to get an even consistency. Small, shrink-wrapped applesauce bags can also be dipped in lukewarm water immediately before consumption.

Conclusion for fast readers

  • Freezing: Both homemade and store-bought applesauce tolerate frost
  • Temperature: Always freeze applesauce that has cooled; without a long downtime
  • Container: Any freeze-tolerant container; tightly fitting to keep applesauce from leaking
  • Glasses: Eco-friendly; Sterilize jars and fill ¾ full; can otherwise burst in the chest
  • Tip: Pre-freeze the applesauce in the ice cube tray; for good portioning and quick defrosting
  • Labeling: Label the container with the contents and the date
  • Shelf life: 12 months
  • Thawing: Gently in the fridge; shrink-wrapped bags also in lukewarm water

The garden journal freshness ABC

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