1 | Rinse, drain and dry 1 kg plums. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-1.webp) |
2 | On each fruit you'll find what looks like an indented "seam" down one side. This is the line to split along. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-2.webp) |
3 | Cut into the fruit with a small knife down to the stone, then turn all around this. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-3.webp) |
4 | Separate the two halves. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-4.webp) |
5 | Remove and discard the stone. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-5.webp) |
6 | Lay the two halves on a baking sheet, protected if necessary with a sheet of cooking parchment. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-6.webp) |
7 | Prepare all the fruit like this. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-7.webp) |
8 | Put the trays in the freezer overnight. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-8.webp) |
9 | Next day, transfer the frozen plums quickly into bags or boxes of about 1lb (400-500 grams). Seal these carefully, excluding as much air as possible.
Dip into the bags for what you need. | ![How to freeze plums : etape 25 How to freeze plums : etape 25](/images/recettes/trucs_astuces/comment/1030-9.webp) |
This method can be applied to almost all stone fruit: plums, but also apricots, cherries, etc.