Do you have so many Physalis in your garden that you can't possibly eat all of their fruits within a few weeks? Then freeze the berries and enjoy them at a later date. You can find out how this works below.
How to freeze Physalis?
Freeze the fruits of the physaliswithout their shell. Single-layer freezing prevents the berries from being crushed and sticking together. After this step, you can store the fruit compactly in a freezer bag in the freezer for several months.
Can you freeze Physalis?
You can freeze the fruits of Physalis to make themlonger lasting. After thawing, we recommend that you use the frozen berries primarily for jams or something similar instead of [physalis-eating]eating[/link]. The aroma and consistency of the frozen physalis are no longer quite as tasty as the fresh fruits.
How do I freeze Physalis?
To freeze Physalis,first remove the lanterns, i.e. their covers. Then wash the berries and let them dry thoroughly. You can then put the fruit in a suitable container and store it in the freezer.
Recommendation: First freeze the berriesin a single layer before putting them in a bag or other container. In this way you ensure that the fruits are not crushed so quickly and do not stick together annoyingly.
How long do frozen physalis last?
Frozen physalis can be stored forseveral months. But: After thawing, you should process and consume the fruit immediately. Do not freeze them again.
Tip
Thaw frozen physalis
Thaw the frozen fruit with a little warm water to speed up the process. If the berries thaw slowly, ice crystals form, which in turn destroy the cells. The result: excessively soft physalis. If you want to eat the fruit on its own or in a fruit salad, you should help defrost it a little.
