California Farm Summer Squash Freezing

Hobby Horseman
Hobby Horseman @HobbyHorseman
California, United States

Summer squash is at peak flavor in July. Blanching and freezing preserves summer squash, keeps it flavorful till next crop is ripe. Green zucchini, yellow crookneck and striped squash are our preferred ones to mix. The peels contain most of the nutrients, do not peel.
Sliced, blanched, Frozen and packed in one pound weekly portions, 52 per person for year round enjoyment.

California Farm Summer Squash Freezing

Summer squash is at peak flavor in July. Blanching and freezing preserves summer squash, keeps it flavorful till next crop is ripe. Green zucchini, yellow crookneck and striped squash are our preferred ones to mix. The peels contain most of the nutrients, do not peel.
Sliced, blanched, Frozen and packed in one pound weekly portions, 52 per person for year round enjoyment.

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Ingredients

10 minute prep, 3 minute blanch, 2 hour freeze
2 people, 100 pounds
  1. 52green zucchinis, 4 ounces each, per person
  2. 52yellow crooknecks, 4 ounces each, per person
  3. 52striped squashes, 4 ounces each, per person
  4. Equipment: water kettle with boiling water, ice cubes, 2 glass bowls, full size oven baking tray, parchment paper, collander, quart freezer bags
  5. Cost: farm free or 90 cents per pound

Cooking Instructions

10 minute prep, 3 minute blanch, 2 hour freeze
  1. 1

    Trim ends, wash and slice squashes 1” thick. Blanch sliced 4 ounce size yellow crookneck, 4 ounce green zucchini and 4 ounce striped summer squash 3 minutes in boiling water, then put in icewater bath. This stops the enzymes from altering peak summer flavor.

  2. 2

    Drain and drip dry squash slices. Lay slices on their side on the peel on parchment paper on pre frozen full size baking tray. Freeze single layer, about two hours.

  3. 3

    When the three summer squash types have been frozen, make individual portions of mixed summer squash, 12 to 16 ounces per portion, in quart size freezer bags. Reheat in microwave.

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I teach people at the farmers market to grow small scale fruits and vegetables. My grandparents and parents taught me growing, cooking and preserving home grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and fish. I got certified by the University of California Master Gardener Program in 2005. I try to bring out the original flavor of ingredients, then add layers of spices, herbs and flavorings that enhance, not distort the taste. These are the global, organic and vegan family recipes we use.
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