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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 17:39:28 GMT -5
Has anyone tried to freeze fresh pineapple? It seems like it should work...?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 17:41:40 GMT -5
It freezes fine. I cut it up and freeze in chunks on a cookie sheet before putting it in a bag. Kids like to eat it frozen.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 29, 2014 17:41:47 GMT -5
I've never tried it but in general fruits that have a high water content turn to mush when frozen (like watermelon, citrus, etc). Besides, if you need ideas for how to use fresh pineapple, I've got a few suggestions  |
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Post by The Captain on Dec 29, 2014 17:42:37 GMT -5
It freezes fine. I cut it up and freeze in chunks on a cookie sheet before putting it in a bag. Kids like to eat it frozen. It doesn't get mushy? I may have to give this a try then. Then again, fresh pineapple never lasts long in my house (see previous post)  . |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 17:46:22 GMT -5
I bought pineapple and pears from the FFA and then uncle gave us oranges and tangerines, etc... I had a bag of apples here. I'm just not getting through it all and it's starting to get past its time. I'll try freezing the pineapple... I have 3, and maybe making pear sauce?  My pineapple cutter is broken so I'll have to cut by hand ... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 17:46:57 GMT -5
I'll take suggestions for fresh though, besides eating it  |
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Post by kittensaver on Dec 29, 2014 17:57:33 GMT -5
Do you have (or do you know someone with) a dehydrator? Dip slices in simple syrup, then coat with sugar, then allow to dry on trays in the machine. When dry, they are great as a snack or can be chopped up and put into any recipe that calls for dried fruit.
You can also pickle it, or pickle it along with other fruits and vegetables. Or make salsa. Both Asian and Latin cuisines have good recipes (do an internet search).
Want a healthy popsicle recipe? In a high speed blender, put the pineapple (peeled, cored and cubed), 2 or 3 bananas and a bag of fresh baby spinach. Process until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. These are good without being too sweet, and it's a good way to get young children to eat veggies (tell them its a Green Goblin pop  or a Green Lantern pop).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 18:00:30 GMT -5
It freezes fine. I cut it up and freeze in chunks on a cookie sheet before putting it in a bag. Kids like to eat it frozen. It doesn't get mushy? I may have to give this a try then. Then again, fresh pineapple never lasts long in my house (see previous post) . We eat it frozen or mostly so. Just snack or on ice cream. Same with grapes. I freeze big bags of table grapes still in the bunches from the vineyard near here and they snack on them like that. |
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Post by CCL on Dec 29, 2014 18:09:49 GMT -5
Frozen pineapple is great for smoothies.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 18:16:47 GMT -5
OMG... Lmao, I have a high end dehydrator. Why did I not think of that? Thank You!
Im im going to freeze half dry half. And maybe make pear roll ups!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 18:17:36 GMT -5
Lol. The pineapples are currently sitting ON TOP of the dehydrator.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 15:26:03 GMT -5
Well, the frozen stuff froze beautifully ... We will have to wait till tomorrow for a verdict on the dried I guess. I also froze some pears, not sure how that will turn out.. And made this:  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 17:08:36 GMT -5
Pear tart. I wanted a caramel drizzle, but I used date sugar and it did not carmelized correctly... Actually like it better though because while it isn't as pretty, it also isn't as sweet... |
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 30, 2014 17:30:53 GMT -5
 (Hops in car and starts driving to Oped's house hoping there is still some pear tart left when she finally gets there...)
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Post by cronewitch on Dec 30, 2014 18:01:08 GMT -5
It doesn't get mushy? I may have to give this a try then. Then again, fresh pineapple never lasts long in my house (see previous post) . We eat it frozen or mostly so. Just snack or on ice cream. Same with grapes. I freeze big bags of table grapes still in the bunches from the vineyard near here and they snack on them like that. If you cut prune plums in half so the seeds are out you can freeze halves to eat frozen. I used to have trees so ISO would eat them all winter and his bunny would eat them too and frozen blackberries. |
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Post by The Captain on Dec 30, 2014 18:10:04 GMT -5
Well, the frozen stuff froze beautifully ... We will have to wait till tomorrow for a verdict on the dried I guess. I also froze some pears, not sure how that will turn out.. And made this: Ok, I will give you a buy just this once because you obviously do not know the rules when posting a food porn shot...
1. Warn ahead of time that a food porn shot is coming, it is only polite to those who do not have access to such goodness... 2. Describe in detail how much everyone moaned when eating such item 3. Post recipe.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 18:16:32 GMT -5
Lol. Am the only one loving it apparently.
Crust is just hazlenut and almond meal with a little maple sugar and melted coconut oil And dash of salt. I layered pears on top.
Caramel is usually 3/4 cp coconut oil, 1 1/4 cup sugar (palm actually results in caramel), 1/4 cup liquid sugar and 6 oz cream... I use cashew cream. I knew I didn't need much, so I used lesser quantities, and date sugar like I said and it never got quite carmelized.
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Post by NastyWoman on Dec 30, 2014 20:41:05 GMT -5
Late to the party, but all I can say is that you can buy frozen pineapple chunks at TJs and they taste really good on icecream. So yes, freezing is possible.
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Post by moneymaven on Dec 30, 2014 22:25:47 GMT -5
I've never tried it, but this preggo is now craving cold, frozen pineapple.
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Post by moneymaven on Dec 30, 2014 22:27:29 GMT -5
I've also been on a mad pear kick. I am eating a bag from costco each week.
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Post by Apple on Dec 30, 2014 23:55:33 GMT -5
Not pineapple related, but for future use... cantaloupe actually freezes well too. I hate cantaloupe, but love it in smoothies. If you eat it by itself after freezing it, just make sure there are still ice crystals (so still slightly frozen) or it will be mushy. I believe watermelon and honey dew are the same. (Found this out right before the year of a thousand cantaloupe. My dad chopped over nine gallons worth of melons that ripened all at once, then did another several gallons.)
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