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    Can I freeze peeled carrots?
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    Yes. Wash, peel, slice, and put them in a boiling water bath for 4 minutes. Then place them in cold water until cool, drain the water, and put them in freezer bags, taking out as much air as possible.
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    Can I refreeze carrots?
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    Yes. They won't taste as good, though, and they might be a bit soggy.
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    Can I freeze carrots immediately after I purchase them?
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    Yes.
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    How do you freeze fresh carrots whole?
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    Follow the instructions in the article listed above.
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    Can I freeze carrots wet in a vacuum seal?
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    Yes, but you may need to fold a couple of layers of paper towels up and over the carrots on the end being sealed. This will absorb any moisture and allow the bag to seal properly. I do this with wet fish fillets and it works. The paper towel comes of easily when the food defrosts.
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    Can I freeze baby carrots that have been steamed?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but they would end up being very mushy after being unfrozen.
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    Can I freeze carrot souffle before I cook it?
    Community Answer
    No, but you could cook the souffle and then freeze it.
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    When do I pick carrots?
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    Near the first frost. Right before is ideal, so that you don't have to struggle with hard soil, but if you're careful it's possible to harvest during the frost. Remember that this depends very heavily on where you live, Alaska has a different first frost date from New York. Watch the local weather or check the soil near your carrots to know when it'll be time.
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    When carrots are completely cleaned, do they still need to get peeled?
    Community Answer
    No. They are better with the peels, as they have more nutrition with the peels left on.
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    Can I freeze carrots without blanching them?
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    You can but probably not advisable. I have in the past and their texture was a bit strange when cooked, it was almost almost rubbery rather than crunchy.
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    I purchase one pound bag of baby carrots can I just put them in a freeze bag and freeze without blanching?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but quality and texture is not good. Blanching ensures better quality and nutrition when you do cook them.
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