How to Freeze Cantaloupe
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Freezing cantaloupe is a super easy way to ensure you can enjoy this sweet fruit year round. You can freeze it in slices, chunks or as a puree.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Freezing Time 1 hour hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Knife
Cutting Board
Cookie Sheet
Freezer Bags
Freezing in slices or chunks
Cut it into slices and then cut the rind off of each slice.
If you want to freeze as chunks, cut each slice into chunks a few inches in size.
Place the slices or chunks on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer to flash freeze. This takes an hour or so.
Once they are hard, remove from the freezer and package into a freezer bag or an airtight container and place back into the freezer.
As a puree
Take your halved cantaloupe with the seeds removed and cut it into slices or chunks.
Place it into a food processor and process until it is a mushy consistency like a smoothie.
Pour the puree into ice cube trays and place into the freezer.
After an hour or two, once the cubes are frozen, remove and package into a freezer bag or an airtight container and place back into the freezer.
Top Tips
- Use a fresh, ripe cantaloupe
- Package it in amounts that will be how much you want to use when thawed.
- Puree is best for juices, smoothies and cooking; slices are best for fruit salads and snacking.
- Freezes well for up to one year.
Keyword Freezing Cantaloupe