Everything You Need to Know About Freeze Dried Peaches

source:   jugglerpm

Freeze Dried Peach  Slices  are white  peaches that have a slightly tart  and  sweet flavor.  The peaches are in big pieces maybe a quarter or an eighth of a peach.  Freeze Dried Peaches made a great snack  and work very well in recipes. 

How to Rehydrate Freeze Dried Peaches

	Makes	Amount	Water	Instructions
Freeze Dried Peaches	1 c.	1 c.	1 c.	Combine FD peaches and water in a sauce pan, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse in cool water.  Drain and pat dry.   Alternatively  place peaches in hot water and allow to sit 10-12  minutes until soft.  Drain.

Cost
Freeze Dried Peach Slices Cost per cup $2.59

Freeze Dried Peach Slices Cost per serving $0.65

*Based the the Fall 2011 Shelf Reliance Price List

Freeze Dried Peach Recipes You Might Enjoy

Peach Cupcakes with Peach Cream Cheese Frosting from  Week of Menus

Blueberry Peach Cobbler from Shelf Reliance

Peach Passion Granola from No Recipes       

Peach Melba Whoopie Pie from I Wanna Be a Domestic Goddess

Peach Cobbler and The Best Place To Get Peaches in Northern Utah

If you live in Norther Utah  and are going to buy peaches this fall, I highly recommend you get purchase EARLY ALBERTA peaches.

I LOVE to buy peaches in Brigham City, I buy them from:

Tom Edwards
616 S 800 W
Brigham City Utah

Mr. Edwards has a little stand in front of his house and you can pick your own or buy them already picked. They are on now and will be for the next week or two. (he also has pears)

Whenever I have peaches I make this awesome peach cobbler.  I got the recipe from my friend Shannon Z.  Everything she makes is delicious, especially this.   The recipe is super easy. The crust is placed in the pan with the peaches on top, as the cobbler bakes the crust rises up and forms around the peaches.  Super YUM!

Peach Cobbler
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
While preheating oven melt:
1 stick margarine or butter in 9x1 3 cake pan

Mix:
1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 /4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk

Beat until smooth, pour over butter. Don't stir. As many fresh peaches as desired, peeled & cut.
Pour fresh peaches over batter. Sprinkle with 1/4-1/2 cup sugar and nutmeg. Put back in oven for 45 minutes.

Food Storage Salads: Frozen Fruit Cocktail

A few years ago I attended a church activity where the women all brought a recipe and a sample of their favorite way to "Preserve the Harvest."  The recipes included canning, drying, and freezing.  This recipe was shared by a wonderful woman who couldn't stay for the activity but wanted to share.  After tasting it I knew my family would love it.

The peaches I use are Early Alberta, or if I can find them Lemon Alberta.  They are my most favorite peach and are wonderful in this dish.  I have made it both with Marciano Cherries and without.  I love Marciano cherries but my family does not. 

Frozen Fruit cocktail

from Susan Nielson

6 ½ cups peaches, pealed and sliced

2 cups sugar

1 2/3 cup crushed pineapple with juice

Juice of 2 lemons

Juice of 2 Oranges

Add sugar to peaches and stir until juicy. Add pineapple and juices to peaches, Mix well. Put in freezer containers.  You can also add any fruit like Pears of Maraschino Cherries.  Freeze. 

Before you serve add sliced bananas.