5 Foods You Would Never Think to Freeze

Earlier in the year, we wrote an article about foods that you should never freeze. Now, we think it is time to take the opposite approach and enlighten our readers about foods that can be frozen without consequence.

Baked Goods

All kinds of baked goods can be stored in the freezer to last longer than they would sitting on your countertop. Instead of lasting one or two weeks, frozen baked goods will stay fresh in the freezer until your sweet tooth can't resist them anymore. All kinds of baked items can be frozen: brownies, cookies, muffins, bagels, and even whole cakes – just make sure to put the icing on them after defrosting, not before freezing.

Fresh Fruit

The next time your favorite fruit goes on sale, you can stock up knowing that you can freeze it and enjoy it for months to come. If you are planning on freezing your fruit, make sure to wash and dry it beforehand. You should also complete any required cutting or pitting and freeze in small portions so you have convenient grab-and-go snacks.

Chocolate

Chocolate can be frozen in all forms, from baking chips to full-sized bars, but you need to take special care. Chocolate can be susceptible to picking up odors in your freezer, so wrap it well and put it in an air-tight container. You should also refrigerate the chocolate for 24 hours immediately before and after freezing it to help maintain its taste and consistency.

Herbs

Most herbs won't be visually appealing enough to be used as garnish after freezing, but their flavor will preserve just fine. Arrange a single layer of herbs on a baking sheet and freeze as is. After the herbs have frozen, you can peel them off of the baking sheet and store them in a container to save space.

Pasta Sauce

Have you ever made a single serving of pasta for yourself, and wound up throwing away the majority of the jar of sauce because you couldn't eat it fast enough? Prevent that from happening again by freezing your tomato or pesto sauce in an ice cube tray and heating up individual-sized servings as needed.

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