Freezing applesauce is one way to make the fruit puree last longer. We'll tell you how it works and introduce three different variants.
If the apple harvest is abundant, you can cook applesauce from the fruit and then store it in the freezer so that it lasts longer. Freezing applesauce is also good for recycling leftovers. It is important that the puree has cooled completely before it is frozen. It is also useful to use the freezer container to be labeled with date and portion informationto keep a better overview. Frozen applesauce can be kept for about a year.
Freeze applesauce in a glass
The easiest way is to freeze applesauce directly in the glass. However, you should note that the glasses only about two thirds filled with applesauce. This is because the frozen pulp expands and this can cause the glass to burst. Therefore, it makes sense to put the lid on loosely until the applesauce is frozen – then you can close the jars tightly.
Thick-walled jars such as jam or preserving jars are ideal for freezing. Before you put the applesauce in, you should be rinsed with hot waterso that they are sterile.
Freeze applesauce in the can
Of course, you can also use cans made of plastic, stainless steel or other freezer-safe materials to freeze your applesauce. The following also applies here: Do not fill the containers completely and let the purée freeze firstbefore it is closed with the lid. Applesauce can also be frozen in freezer bags, but these are not particularly sustainable because they usually cannot be reused.
Freeze applesauce in the ice cube tray
If you only need small portions of applesauce, you can fill the compote in an ice cube mold and then place it in the freezer. This makes it easy to portion the pulp and you don't have to thaw a large amount directly. Incidentally, you can also freeze baby food perfectly in ice cube trays!
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