Grandma Rosie's Texas Home - Freezing Watermelon

Grandma Rosie's Texas Home

• Sun 24 Jun 2007 - Freezing Watermelon

  Freezing Watermelon

 Selecting High-Quality Melons:

Look for firm-fleshed, well-colored, ripe melons that are free from
blemishes and have a symmetrical shape.

Preparing for Freezing:

Cut in half, remove seeds and rind. Cut watermelon into slices, wedges,
cubes or balls.

Best Freezing Method(s):

Unsweetened Dry Pack

The simplest and fastest method for freezing melons is to spread them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and tray freeze them until firm. Once firm, transfer to containers or plastic freezer bags. Seal, label and freeze. Leave 1/2 iich of headspace for expansion during freezing.

Sweetened Dry Pack

Add 1 pound of sugar to each 5 pounds of fruit; mix well. Pack in suitable containers. Seal, label and freeze. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace.

Syrup Pack

The syrup pack method is useful if you plan to serve the watermelon in
desserts or fruit cocktail, because it preserves the melon's flavor and
texture the best. Use a light syrup (9 cups of water or fruit juice to 2 1/4
cups sugar). Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until the sugar is dissolved. Chill. Pour 1/2 cup of syrup into the freezer
container and add melon. If necessary, add more syrup until melon is covered and place a small piece of water-resistant paper on top to keep them submerged. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace for pints, 1 inch for quarts.

Suitable Packaging:

Freezer containers should be moisture and vapor resistant and should not be prone to cracking or breaking at low temperatures. Containers should provide protection against absorbing flavors or odors and should be easy to label.
The best packaging for freezing watermelons includes freezer-grade plastic bags, rigid plastic containers or glass containers or heavy-duty foil containers.

Maximum Storage Time:

8 to 12 months at 0ºF.

Thawing:

Thaw frozen melons in the refrigerator. Add to dishes or consume with a few ice crystals still remaining.

Tips & Shortcuts:

Watermelon can also be frozen in a juice pack. Pack fruit in suitable
containers. Pour in pineapple juice, orange juice or ginger ale. Seal, label and freeze.

Refrigerating Watermelons:

Wrap watermelon with plastic and place it cut side down on a plate or in a shallow dish to catch juices. Store in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 days.

 

http://www.thriftyfun.com/Food%20Tips%20and%20Info_Freezing_916_943.html

 

Post A Comment! :: Send to a Friend!





NoNAIS Logo

About Me

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

My Family is the greatest gift God has given me, second only to the Salvation provided me by Jesus Christ, God's son. I love to garden, we have a small garden for vegetables and herbs. A small orchard for growing our own fruit . I recently retired and am very involved in homeschooling my six grandchildren.
Join the Carnival!
Join the Carnival
Get This Calendar...


Visitor Map
Create your own visitor map!

Recent Posts

Handy Substitute Recipes For Baking
Spiced Tea
Mulled Grape Juice
Spiced Warm Cider
New England Boiled Dinner...I could eat this everyday!


Subscribe with Bloglines

Categories

THE WORD
CROCKPOT COOKING
KITCHEN TIPS
BOOKS
BEAUTY
PRESSURE COOKING
FRUGEL LIVING
BOOKS
CANNING AND PRESERVING
WORLD WAR TWO POSTERS
CLASSIC QUOTES
CRITTERS
EATING HEALTHY
FAMILY HEALTH
FAMILY TREE
FROM THE KITCHEN
GARDENING
I BELIEVE
PRAISING HIM
JOYS OF HOMESCHOOLING
NEEDLE WORK
ROSIES RAMBLINGS

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting



Links

Home
View my profile
Archives
Friends
Email Me
My Blog's RSS
CrossWalk Home School
HSLDA Home School Legal Defense Association
ArcaMax Knowledge
Dover Publications
Thrifty Fun Newsletter
Frugal Village
Bob's Red Mill
Wanda's Country Home
Texas Cooking
Curves
Vintage Needlecraft
HeartLight
Grandma's Cookbook
Gourmet Garlic Gardens
Hodgson Mill
Gutnberg Project..Free Ebooks
Frugal Lifestyle
Baking 911
Velvet Sparrow's Chicken Information Page
Farm Life Forum
APM Formulators
Fredericksburg Herb Farm
Dizzy Bliss Candles
Give Away of the Day
Ash Lane Farm ( Spinning Grandma)
At The top of Squirrel Spur
Church of God International Office
Ladies Againist Feninism
Safe Seed Source Book
Homeschool For Free Blog
Wisdoms Way of Learning
The Unblocked Writer..Middle Daughters Blog
Herbal Farmstead


Friends

HSBPublisher
AmyBeth
OurLittleHomestead



southofthegnatline

horsefeathers
CircleZ
DaisyChain
crewchief
FaithfulAcres
livin4Him6

HSB2Tutorial
dhcfarm
patintenn
Amber
CountryLiving
BackyardTreasures
belovedlamb
quiverfull
KingsCastleFarm

DandelionSeeds
HillmanAcres
NewHarvestHomestead
quiverfullacres
jackied

lancelotacres

CatherineAnn

Soapyspinner
countrydreamn
angelstar
YPAmy5
KellyKJV
wannabeone
BeAnxious4nothing
karatemom
kayinpa
TheGoodLife
Tammy
buttercupmama
mccrjill
JubileeFarm
TheRusticCottage
vgauthier
motherearth
KimMC

HandsNHearts
HisWillingVessel
Snowberryfarm
SimpleGuy
ElCloud
TheLandIsCalling

Maggie
Momtomyboys


Trina
Greenberry
tioga12
peacefulvalley
LindaI
borderling
ZooNana

jinyeah3
felipsha
naturalearthfarm
ByFaith
smmagers
pcsmom
sweetie
harriettejacobs
texkat30
farmgirlshelley
alaskagirl

SpinnerGal
maidmyown
glenda
LadyPoet33
MicheleC11
southernbelle
haras
heritagehill
Joy
Abigail
mylittlefaith
dreamer
MyThreeDaughters


jenna
SpinningMommy
MamaNan

FoggyMountainFarm
westernchef

oldpathsfamilyfarm
savdn4gvn
TChannel4
Vickie
Shelbysplace
tamntom
Kitty
clairebear

Jonash2004

alscals

Cindeerella
toriepost
toraanne

Pattisea

kennethsrib
RidingShotgun
threeredleaves
robertsroost
marilynchristine1
teapots66
plantinthings
yankeehomesteader4
kenyachick
texasflute
tech
mashelle68
Hisirishgem
tspacres
HarvestMom
10KristieK
Darcy
Brenda
mdonohue
isellbooks
maa
workinprogress
albaymom

redwillowrose
lonestarmama
blurose
4timesblessed
lgginggood

puritanmother
stitchnchick
Blessed
lerdman4
Purewater
HeMarriedMedusa
LivingSimple
Linda
blessingsbaound
Ashli

sherry
4byGodsgrace
haflinger
fooddude
LaVonne
farmgal35


blessedmomof10
zoggypdx
mulberrylane
ahall003
Billyhomesteader
jewlsntexas
naughtydebbers
MamaDuke
SongofJoy
Kris
Sita
Keeblur
KrisM
mejerrymouse
UnlikelyHomesteader
DakotaSoaplady
cindy
smallisbeautiful
rellamom
countrygalu
LittleHouse
countryschool

imspecl
findingcontentment
simplysherry
aaron
amogk
birdlady

Countrycamogirl
slittlefox
Dawnita
Charity
RachelsReasoning
ibred1965
HomesteadingCarnival
marilynBoothBladow
Barefootcountrygirl
mustang
countryhearts
MissArabian07
mum26

tinabacon9
AbiBuening
gabbie427
bfitz
daisys
Southernangel
Nanna
rildapeel1


Char5
gaelin
addiema
Simplelife
girlonadirtroad
susanhemlepp


Hailey123
Sanctuary
JessicaLee94
1ladybeale
kjprice616
megroocam
faithfarm
knitteralaska
whiskers32068
poppy
LKS
angelarbp

fcusick
bodkin


catsnmore
Jeanne
stitchesbyteresa
Handmaiden
Schatzi

AnIntentionalPeasant
kathi
jesusbmylight
quarterhorsesarg

godsgirlalways2001
KwithJosephines
mequit73
WildThings
Josiah
Victorianne
lee
klynnharris
EverGraceful
rnmarti
ranchcat
NannaBrendaLee
Raina
rstewart8888
Abby
Entry 1369 of 3647
Last Page | Next Page