Freezing onions is a great way to preserve onions and a convenient way to have onions on hand all year long. Frozen onions can be used in any cooked dish and are best used within 3 months. No blanching required. Use as many or as few onions as you'd like.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: preserves
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezing, onions, preserve
Servings: 10cups
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Getty Stewart
Ingredients
10yellow onions
Instructions
Peel and trim tops and roots from onions.
Slice or dice onions with knife or food processor. If using food processor, pulse cautiously to avoid liquid onions. Using the slicing blade for sliced onions.
Place in a thin layer in a heavy duty freezer bag. Squeeze out air and seal tightly.
Label and place flat in freezer.
Use within 3 months for best flavour.
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Notes
Frozen onions will be soft once thawed, they're ideal for cooked dishes, not raw dishes.Use within 3 months as they will develop a strong flavour over time.Seal tightly in a heavy duty bag to avoid odours in your freezer. Suitable for any variety of onion.