Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600451
10/13/97

FREEZING CITRUS

Grapefruit,
oranges                                         


 Sections or slices.  Select firm tree-ripened fruit  heavy

for
 its  size  and free  from soft spots.   Wash and  peel.

Divide
 fruit  into  sections,  removing all  membranes  and

seeds.
 Slice oranges if desired.  For grapefruit with  many

seeds,
 cut  fruit in half, remove seeds; cut or  scoop  out

sections.
 Pack fruit into containers.  Cover with cold  40-

percent
 syrup (1 cup water or juice to 2/3 cup sugar)  made

with
excess fruit juice  and  water  if needed.   For better

quality,
 add  1/2  teaspoon  ascorbic  acid to a  quart  of

syrup.
  Leave 1/2 inch headspace.  Seal, label and freeze. 

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