can I freeze jalapeno peppers then use them for pepper jelly when my green peppers comne in?
My jalapeno peppers plants are loaded, but my green peppers aren't ready to pick yet. Can I freeze the jalapeno peppers then thaw them out to make pepper jelly?
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Yes you can. Just take the peppers out of the freezer and thaw and drain. Then use them as usual in your jelly or pepper mustard...whatever recipe you want. I freeze mine all the time.As a matter of fact, doing so now.
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Can you use frozen jalapenos to make jelly?
Yes you can. Just take the peppers out of the freezer and thaw and drain. Then use them as usual in your jelly or pepper mustard... whatever recipe you want.Can you freeze jalapeño peppers for later use?
Yes! As mentioned before, most spicy peppers can be frozen whole, just like jalapenos. However, if you plan to freeze larger peppers (like bell peppers or poblanos) you may want to slice before freezing to save room.Do peppers lose spice when frozen?
No, spicy peppers will not lose any heat when frozen fresh. To retain as much heat and flavor as possible, try to freeze your peppers the same day they are picked.Can you freeze green peppers and jalapeño peppers?
The easiest way to preserve peppers quickly is to freeze them. Peppers are one of the few vegetables that can be frozen without having to blanch them first. Surprisingly, frozen peppers do not turn to mush when thawed either. They do lose some of their crispness, but maintain the flavor and color of fresh peppers.How To Freeze Peppers (The Right Way) - Pepper Geek
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