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Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing peas to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze peas is a great way to preserve this delicious springtime veggie without needing to know any special kitchen skills.
If you have a bumper crop of peas from your garden or fell upon an amazing deal at your farmer’s market, this post is for you!
Freezing peas is like a tasty insurance policy for delicious winter eating. And I’m going to show you how easy it is to do!
Peas are a perfect candidate for being frozen. They can be used in a lot of recipes like puff pastry turkey pot pie, Instant Pot chicken pot pie, or easy pea salad.
If you’re out of freezer space, check out our tutorial on how to can peas.
Blanching Peas
Blanching peas is a very straightforward process and it’s so easy to do. If you have a huge batch of peas to process, it can seem a bit time-consuming, but it will go quickly.
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Also, set up a bowl full of ice water, and place a clean kitchen towel unfolded and flat on the counter.
Add your peas to the boiling water and once the water has returned to a rolling boil, set the timer for 90 seconds.
Once the time is up, use a slotted spoon or strain the peas through a colander and immediately add to the ice water for two minutes. Strain again and set aside to drain.
After a few minutes, gently transfer the peas to the towel and cover with a second clean towel to absorb any additional water.
How Long Do Frozen Peas Last?
Frozen peas will last in a conventional freezer for six months. If you have a deep freeze/stand-alone freezer, you’re safe keeping them in there for up to a year.
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How to Freeze Peas
Equipment
- Colander
- Clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
- peas
- Ice
Instructions
Blanching Peas
- Set up a bowl full of ice water. Place a clean kitchen towel unfolded and flat on the counter.Ice
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add your peas to the boiling water and set the timer for 90 seconds.peas
- Once the time is up, strain the peas through a colander and immediately add to the ice water for two minutes.
- Strain again and set aside to drain.
- After a few minutes, gently transfer the peas to the towel and cover with a second clean towel to absorb any additional water.
Freezing the Peas
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
- Add the peas on the baking sheet and place the tray in the freezer.
- Freeze for two hours.
- Break apart any clumps that have formed on the baking sheet and transfer the peas to freezer-proof storage.
Notes
- Frozen peas will last in a conventional freezer for six months. If you have a deep freeze/stand-alone freezer, you’re safe keeping them in there for up to a year.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
