Tip: Food Freezing

Often when we cook, we end up with leftovers or a good amount of food that we do not want to throw away and prefer to put in the freezer. To ensure that these foods are perfectly preserved, here are some tips that may help you. How to freeze fresh fruits First, wash the fruits very well and sprinkle them with lemon in case they tend to darken when exposed to air (like bananas, apples). Then cut them into pieces and place them on a plate. Once washed and cut, cover them with aluminum foil and place them in the freezer for 3 hours. Remove them and pack them in plastic bags (calculating the portion needed once thawed). They should be sealed tightly, removing the air. Finally, label them. It is recommended to write the name and the date. Freezing fruits with sugar Place the fruit pieces inside boxes or plastic bags, adding sugar at a rate of 100g per kilogram of fruit. Freezing fruits in syrup First, place the fruit pieces in a plastic container. Cover them with syrup made from 250 grams of sugar dissolved in 1 liter of cold water. Then close the container tightly, label it, and freeze it. To use these fruits in syrup, they should be thawed in advance but not too long before serving, as they should be well chilled to avoid becoming soft. Properly frozen fruits can be preserved for up to 8 months. Something to keep in mind Once a product has been frozen, if it thaws, you should not refreeze it.