Freeze Your Fruit

Parents,

We are now in the season of harvesting for many of our fruits.  Sales are abundant at local stores and farmer markets.  Buy the fruits in bulk or large quantities, wash, cut them or leave the smaller berries/grapes whole, put them into freezer bags and freeze them. I like to spread them out into a single layer in the bag.  This allows me to take out the portion I need and then re-zip the bag.

Tip for peaches - My son and daughter loves the taste of peaches, but they don't care for the skin.
*Take a large pot and fill half way with water.  Bring pot to a boil.
   Wash fruit and then put them in boiling water for approximately 45 seconds to a minutes. 
    Take them out and submerge in cold water to stop them from cooking :)
    Now take a paring knife and peel the skin off.  It should come off very easily.

I sprinkle the peaches with a bit of cinnamon after I have sliced them up. My kids love cinnamon.  Also try nutmeg or allspice.  Just a sprinkle goes a long way.

You and your children will be able to enjoy the sweetness long after the season is over. Use the frozen fruit in recipes or just eat them plain.  Frozen mango has a creaminess to it that kids often enjoy :)