Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600794
10/13/97

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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