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Can you freeze raw vegetables and fruits? Many veggies keep better if you blanch them first, while most fruits can be frozen raw. Whether you loaded up on berries at the farmers market or your dinner plans changed and you’re left with extra vegetables, freezing food can extend its shelf life. Here’s how to freeze vegetables and fruits so you can enjoy fresh produce even in the middle of winter. Except for onions and peppers, which you can freeze raw, you should blanch or fully cook vegetables before freezing. Blanching vegetables, or dunking them into boiling water, stops the enzymes that cause discoloration and turn frozen produce mushy.
