How to Freeze Butternut Squash
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to freeze butternut squash. What do you do when there is an abundance of butternut squash, you freeze it so it is available for use all year round. This process also reduces food waste.
Equipment
- sharp knife
- Baking sheet and parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
Instructions
- Carefully cut and peel and dressed the butternut squash.
- Cut it into desired shapes and sizes
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or use a large Ziploc freezer bag (if freezing immediately)
- Spread them on a lined baking sheet in a single layer and make sure that the cubed butternut squash are not touching. Place the tray in the freezer and freeze for up to 2 hours
- Transfer the cubed butternut squash in an air-tight container or a zip-locked freezer bag. Freeze for 6-12 months