Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600794
08/03/99
FREEZING SNOW PEAS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Also called sugar peas, edible-podded peas, or Chinese
pea pods--should be harvested when peas are just barely
visible in the pods. To freeze, blanch in boiling water for
2 minutes. Cool promptly in cold water and drain. Pack
into containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal, label
and freeze.
Like snow peas, sugar snap peas have edible pods. Sugar
snap peas should be picked when the peas are large and fully
mature and the pods are round and full size (2 1/2 to 3
inches long). To freeze, blanch in boiling water for 2 1/2
to 3 minutes. Cool promptly in cold water and drain. Pack
into containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal, label
and freeze.
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