How to Freeze Bell Peppers ( Capsicum )

How to Freeze Bell Peppers ( Capsicum ) - This is a simple post with step wise pictures that helps in storing  large quantities  of Bell Peppers in freezer and use it later  .  The Spring Season is on air , Yet the east Coast is still in winter .  I am planning to plant few Bell peppers this year too , My kids Akshita and Nishita are planning to sow few seeds as well .  Cant wait for the spring to start and get back to gardening . So now off to Today's post How to Freeze Bell Peppers .

HOW TO FREEZE BELL PEPPERS ( CAPSICUM )

Preparation Time : 10 minutes | Cooking Time : 3 minutes | Recipe Category: Freezing Tips 

Ingredients:

• Bell Peppers
• Water

Method :

• Take the colored Bell peppers .  Chop them in to medium sized pieces , Discard the seeds . Wash them in water .

• Next step is blanching . Transfer them to a hot boiling water . Let it stay for 3 minutes .

• After 3 minutes , Filter them .

• Run them in a cold water immediately . Do not Cook the Bell peppers . Pat them dry .  Spread them on a plate.

• Place the plate on the freezer for one hour . After one hour remove them from freezer .

• Now separate all the sticking pieces and transfer to Ziploc bag .

• Seal them and label them with date and freeze the Bell peppers .

 

• Use the Bell peppers as needed in making your favorite recipes .

Notes:

• The Blanching is a very important process in freezing the bell peppers , as this process kills the active enzymes and help in storing them fresh for a long period .

• I used these frozen bell peppers for up to Two months . They were healthy , fresh and flavorful  

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Check out the other Bell pepper (Capsicum ) Recipes in the blog below . 

• Capsicum Rice
• Capsicum Pickle
• Capsicum Curry ( Capsicum Puli Kulambu )
• Capsicum Poriyal ( Stir Fry Capsicum )

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