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How To Freeze Zucchini

Learn how to freeze zucchini and summer squash to preserve the harvest all year round.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Freeze time2 hours
Course: Preserving
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to freeze zucchini
Author: Amy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Zucchini or summer squash

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Rinse your freshly picked squash well, and slice or dice with a sharp knife.
  • Place cut squash into the boiling water for 1-2 minutes to kill enzymes and to discontinue oxidation.
  • Transfer squash into a bowl full of ice water for 2-3 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  • Take the squash out with a slotted spoon making sure to shake off the extra water.
  • Spread squash on a cookie sheet trying not to overlap the pieces, freeze completely (about 2 hours).
  • Place frozen squash into freezer bags for storage, removing any access air, and place back into freezer. Keep up to 12 months in the freezer.

Notes

You can do this with however much or little squash you have. You may even have to do it in smaller batches if you don't have a lot of freezer space.