Roots, like turnips and carrots, are perfect for making soups and stews. To always have them available when you need them, learn how to freeze turnips properly, which you can even blanch them to preserve their nutrients before putting them in the freezer.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare the Turnips
Step 1. Prepare the turnips
Rinse them with running water. Leave them to soak for a few minutes to remove the dirt and rinse again.
Step 2. Choose small or medium turnips
Set the non-fresh turnips aside and consume them immediately.
Step 3. Peel the vegetables
Throw away the peels, or use them to make vegetable cubes.
Step 4. Cut the turnips into approximately 1.5 cm cubes
Part 2 of 3: Blanch the turnips
Step 1. Heat the water in a large pot
Wait for the water to start boiling.
Step 2. Prepare an ice bath in the sink or bowl
Place the bowl near the hob.
Step 3. Put the cut turnips in the water
Blanch for a couple of minutes.
Step 4. Remove the turnips from the water with a slotted spoon
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Put them directly on the ice. Let them soak for about five minutes.
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Step 5. Drain the turnips in the colander to dry them further before freezing them
Step 6. Drain them a little at a time unless the strainer is very large
Drain the rest of the turnips.
Part 3 of 3: Freezing the Turnips
Step 1. Grab a handful of turnips
Dry them with paper towels or a clean cloth.
Step 2. Pack them in resealable plastic bags or other freezer containers
Leave about 1.5 cm of space between the turnips and the closure.
Step 3. Press the bag to remove excess air
Close tightly.
Step 4. Store the turnips in the freezer for up to 10 months
They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
