How To Freeze Carrots (for the best taste and texture)

Step 1

Wash, peel, and trim carrots. Peeling is optional, but some people find the skin of carrots bitter in flavor.

Step 2

Cut carrots into ¼ inch coins. If you are using baby carrots, you may leave them whole if you want.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop cut carrots into boiling water for 2 minutes. For baby carrots, let them sit in the boiling water for 5 minutes. This is called blanching and will help the carrots to have the best texture, flavor, and color after being frozen. It is an optional step, but one I recommend.

Step 4

Use a slotted spoon to scoop carrots out of the boiling water. Immediately place them in a boil of ice water. This will stop the cooking process. Let the carrots sit in the ice water for 5 minutes

Step 5

Scoop the carrots out of the ice water and shake off excess water. Place the blanched carrots on a large plate or small baking sheet in a single layer and pop into your freezer. Let freeze for at least 2 hours or until frozen solid. This step will prevent the carrots from freezing together in clumps and will make measuring out portions of frozen easier.

Step 6

Transfer frozen carrots into a freezer-safe container. I like to use stackable containers or gallon silicone bags, but a gallon ziplock will work just fine. Return to freezer until you are ready to use them!

Step 7

If you have blanched your carrots, they will last in your freezer for up to 12 months. Unblanched carrots should be used within 2 months.