Can You Freeze Melon

Have you purchased too many melons when you have seen a special offer? Melons do not last long once they have been picked or bought from the shop so the question a lot of people ask is can you freeze melon to use at a later date? The answer to the question is yes you can freeze melon. Here we will provide you with the step by step process on how to freeze melons for a later date.

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How to freeze Melon

Here we will give you an easy step by step process on how to freeze your melon so that you can use them at a later date and not waste any food. Whether it is a watermelon or a cantaloupe melon you can use the same method for freezing them.

1. If you are growing your own cantaloupe melon you will always know if it is ripe as you well be able to smell the sweet melon smell.
2. Wash your melons – Make sure that your melons have been thoroughly washed before you start to slice them up. This is because they can be dirty from being stored at the supermarket.
3. Dry your melons – Make sure you have then dried them well after you have washed them. You don’t want your melons slipping out of your hands.
4. Slice the melon open – if it is over ripe it will not freeze very well and should be used up.
5. Scoop the seeds out of the melon.
6. Slice your melon into cubes – you don’t want the rind on the melon when freezing.
7. Place some baking paper on a baking tray and place the melons on the paper spread out so they are not touching.
8. Freeze the melon for one hour until the pieces are solid.
9. Once frozen you can transfer the pieces to either a Tupperware box or zip lock bags.
10. Sprinkle sugar over the melon the help keep the flavour.
11. Write the date on the box or bag so you know when you froze them.
12. Place the melon back in the freezer until you need them.
13. The melon can be stored in the freezer for upto 1 year.

We hope you have got the answer to the question “Can you freeze melon?” Now you won’t be wasting any melon by throwing them away. Safely freeze your melon until needed.