Carrots freeze very well. In these instructions, we will show you how easy it is to do and what you need to consider before and after freezing.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when freezing carrots:
Only use carrots that are in good condition. They shouldn’t have any bad spots and should still be crisp. Freshly harvested carrots are best.
You can also freeze baby carrots. However, their taste could be softened.
Bunched carrots are best, especially medium-sized ones. These preserve the flavor best and you can freeze them with relatively little effort.
Freezing carrots: this is how it works
Prepare the carrots for freezing:
Thoroughly wash and peel the carrots, or scrape them with a knife. Then cut off the two end pieces. Tip: In principle, you can also freeze unpeeled carrots. But if you peel them beforehand, you will save yourself work later.
If you want, you can also cut the carrots into small slices. So you can process them directly when you take them out of the freezer.
Blanch the carrots before freezing them. Add the carrots to unsalted, boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes. Of course you can also freeze raw or cooked carrots, but they won’t last as long.
Meanwhile, fill a bowl with cold water and some ice cubes. Place the carrots in the ice water for about 2 minutes. As a result, the carrots do not continue to cook and remain nice and crunchy.
If you have cut the carrots, place the pieces next to each other on a flat surface (e.g. on a baking sheet) and put it in the freezer for about an hour. This will prevent the pieces from freezing together.
It is often recommended to use cling film or freezer bags as containers for frozen vegetables. In order to avoid unnecessary plastic waste, however, we recommend that you do without it. Instead, you can use sealable stainless steel cans.
Alternatively, you can use thick-walled jars or cotton bags for plastic-free freezing. Don’t overfill the jars or they may burst.
Frozen carrots will keep in the freezer for at least six months, blanched carrots for around nine months.
