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    Home Β» Uncategorized Β» Can You Freeze Raw Delicata Squash?

    Can You Freeze Raw Delicata Squash?

    Published: Sep 20, 2021 by Eric Samuelson

    Want to save some squash for later? Have more than you need? Learn about freezing one of fall's finest squashes.

    A vacuum sealed bag filled with 11 half moon slices of Delicata squash with the skins still on. The bag is being held upwards in front of an open freezer.

    The freezer can be your greatest tool to prevent food waste.

    Also the reason you can stock up on things when they are in season.

    Today we are looking at how raw Delicata squash does when frozen.

    For more on preventing food waste check out our Toss or Keep page

    Jump to:
    • πŸ₯Ά Why Freeze?
    • πŸ† Best Way to Freeze
    • πŸ•°οΈ How Long Will Last in the Freezer?
    • ❔ Can You Cook It Without Defrosting
    • βž• More Squash Posts

    πŸ₯Ά Why Freeze?

    Unlike butternut or acorn squash, Delicata squash does not hold up as long. It has a thinner skin, which is great because it's edible, but also means that it's more likely to be bruised or develop soft spots. I usually try to use them up within 2-3 weeks of buying them.

    They aren't available year round, which is another great reason to turn to your freezer.

    A Vesta vacuum sealing is shown with a single layer of Delicata squash ready to be sealed.

    πŸ† Best Way to Freeze

    I think the best way to prepare the squash for freezing is to be able to use a vacuum sealer. Here is why I like this method.

    • Cuts down on the potential of dehydration and freezer burn.
    • Squash stays put, can't fall all out of the bag like it could if you just use a poorly made zip top bag.
    • The package is flat so it better fits in the freezer.

    πŸ’‘ Tips for sealing - Seal the squash in a single layer, don't stack them. Also try to portion into a serving for one meal, whatever size that is for you and/or your family.

    Delicata squash half moon pieces sealed inside of a vacuum sealed bag.

    If you don't have a vacuum sealer, simply just lay your squash pieces onto a sheet pan. That is if you can get one to fit in your freezer. If not use something else flat. Make sure to arrange the squash so it's a single layer and they won't touch or slide together in the freezer. Then freeze until solid. Place into a quality plastic zip top bag until ready to use.

    πŸ•°οΈ How Long Will Last in the Freezer?

    Some people say you can get a year out of it. I haven't kept it in my freezer that long to know for sure. I mainly freeze it because I didn't use it all at once. I plan to use within the month or up to 3. If I had a larger freezer I might try to see how long it would go for. I do think vacuum sealed will last longer.

    ❔ Can You Cook It Without Defrosting

    Yes, you can do this. I have not experimented with all cooking methods, but I did try taking my frozen Delicata directly from the freezer into the air fryer. I found that no additional cooking time was needed. It was already cut thin enough that it warmed up really fast. Surely was coinvent. I am confident you could do it the same if you put it directly in the oven.

    πŸ”ͺ RECIPE - How to Air Fry Delicata Squash

    βž• More Squash Posts

    Here are some more squash posts on the blog to check out:

    • Butternut vs. Acorn Squash
    • Roasted Delicata Squash with Hatch Butter
    • When is Spaghetti Squash in Season?
    • Spaghetti Squash Chicken Soup
    • What is Delicata Squash
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    Can You Eat Roasted Delicata Squash Seeds? »

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