Freezing Yellow Squash
By 39470 from poplarville,ms
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RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
You can freeze yellow squash, if you cut them and blanch them in water this does not turn out well but if you blanch then in oil (fry) for just a bit about 30 sec per side they retain there flavor. The thawed product is much better this way and have a more attractive look. Since squash is mostly water anyway the blanching in water method will yield a poor product when you go to cook them. Those blanched in oil can be stewed or used in a casserole without any problem with good results.
Post by willyburgs
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
I always bake my yellow winter squash before freezing. No thawing problems. Zuchini I shred and then freeze. Thaw in fridge, drain off the fluid before using. This is juice, which is mostly water, so unless you are making soup, discard.
Post by T&T Grandma
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
Last year I sliced my yellow squash and then layed in layers of wax paper, then froze, then I would vacum seal in what ever size you want. I always fry mine, so I get everything ready before ,then dip and roll. deep fry while frozen, not as good as fresh but still has good flavor.
Post by chinadoll1957
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
I do like hawkeye, cook it first but I've found that I must really just get it warm, not throughly cooked because when it thaws, if it's fully cooked it will be mushy. Just thaw and finish cooking for a couple of minutes.
Post by Glenn'sMom
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
If you want to freeze squash or zucchini it is best to prepare them the way you would eat them then freeze them. I do this every year and have no problem, but if you freeze them without cooking them it does not turn out well. Always cook them first!
Post by hawkeye197033
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
I freeze zucchini for zucchini bread, cakes etc. I shred it with my food processor, measure it into 2 cups (which is what my recipe calls for) and place in freezer bag, squeeze out the extra air. Upon thawing, I put it (frozen zucchini)into a colander, let the extra water drain, give it an extra squeeze and then continue with recipe. This works out great!! As for yellow squash - don't know - our family doesn't prefer. Hope this helped
Post by batmenj_5
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
I have never had luck freezing them.
Post by mulberry204
RE: Freezing Yellow Squash
You can freeze it but it will be mushy when you unthaw it.
Post by ivorylov
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