{"id":615,"date":"2023-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/?p=615"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:49:39","slug":"can-you-freeze-pureed-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/can-you-freeze-pureed-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Pureed Carrots"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You can use pureed carrots in baking goods and make soups, stews, and casseroles. As many young mothers will know, pureed carrots can be used in baked goods and even as a substitute for baby food. This is an easy, affordable, and healthy way to keep it on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Can you freeze carrot puree?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can freeze carrot puree just like normal carrots<\/a>. The taste of carrot puree won\u2019t change, but it may become a bit watery after being frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n

But reheating until it\u2019s piping hot can cause some water to evaporate. This is not an issue if the puree is used in a soup<\/a> or smoothie.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It should be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days if you have made carrot pur\u00e9e. If you are certain that you won\u2019t be eating it, it may be worth freezing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to Freeze Carrot Puree?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Once the carrot puree is completely cooled, put it in the freezer. This works well for pureed carrots but could also be used to make other vegetable purees.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is best to freeze carrot puree in smaller or individual portions. Large containers\/portions can take too long to defrost.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An ice cube tray can freeze small amounts of carrot puree and then only take what you need out of the freezer for each meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Place the carrot puree in a ziplock bag, plastic freezer container or tray. Allow for some expansion.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Flash-freeze the carrot puree for several hours before placing the cubes in an ice cube tray. Then, put the cubes in a freezer bag to store the tray.<\/span><\/li>\n

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  3. You should date and label the carrot puree. Nothing is worse than trying and failing to figure out what\u2019s in a frozen tub. It\u2019s also a good idea to mention whether you have added other ingredients to your carrot puree, such as stock or herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    <\/span>How do you reheat or Thaw frozen carrot puree?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

    You can freeze pureed carrots and thaw them by taking the jar from the freezer one night before you need it. Then, place it in the refrigerator overnight. You can also thaw it in a water bath if you don\u2019t need it immediately. While some people recommend microwaving frozen puree with the defrost sitting, we prefer the following two methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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