Can Scapes Be Frozen
Garlic Scapes Are Both Edible and Delicious! … Bonus: You Can Easily Freeze Garlic Scapes – for Use Far Long into the Winter. Some Folks Like to Chop and Then...
Garlic scapes are both edible and delicious! … BONUS: You can easily freeze garlic scapes – for use far long into the winter. Some folks like to chop and then blanche the scapes for about 2 minutes before packing them away in freezer bags. Others like to simply chop and freeze in bags without blanching.
How do you freeze scapes?
Plunge scapes into boiling water and blanche for two minutes. Then plunge them immediately into icy water to stop the cooking. Let dry. Arrange scapes on a baking sheet and put in the freezer.
How long do garlic scapes last in the freezer?
They should stay good for up to 6 months provided they don’t get freezer burn. When you’re ready to use them, just place them frozen in the pan and saute. So, I wouldn’t recommend you eat them fresh after freezing them as they lose some of their crispness. Learn more about cooking garlic scapes.
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