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[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Peachy goodness. Thanks for that valuable information and demonstration! Yum-O 🍑 💚

[@wordvendor1]

Peaches are my favorite fruits, besides raspberries, blueberries, cherries....well, this was a drooling good video!! 🤎 I hope you're getting this wonderful rain, Sarah and Kevin! Isn't God good??

[@douggibson9084]

👍👍 Thanks

[@nancypatterson868]

Freeze Dried peaches are the best! Love the video.

[@hannayoung9657]

You can make peach powder for frostnings , it taste amazings.

[@evied.4475]

What kind of frosting do you add it to?

[@edieparastatides9403]

What a great idea!!

[@straubdavid9]

@@evied.4475 I think she means frosties/smoothies?

[@royaldame6492]

What a great idea!

[@PiscesMoon2You]

That sounds great for making Peach Tea.

[@kathyhoot7277]

I got 1 bushel from the Peach Truck! I got 23 quarts and 1 cobbler! OMG! YUMMM

[@mickichikwinya5519]

Fruit hand pies are fantastic made from dried fruit. My favorite that my Grandma made all the time.

[@virginiawisdom7170]

Memories of my grandparents and preserving come to mind

[@lindarichey4689]

Remarkable and handy gadget to have on the homestead

[@45Colleen1]

The freeze drier is an amazing thing. Thank you for sharing.

[@kcs.farm09]

Leaving peels on peaches that are freeze dried have more of a peach flavor that without.

[@xdayna71]

One day a freeze dryer will be in my arsenal, but until then I live vicariously through others! Love the content!

[@abc-coleaks-info3180]

If the peaches are not overly ripe you can use a clean pair of needle nose pliers to reach in from the stem end to pull the pit. Then use a sharp apple slicer to reduce the work load and expedite preparation.

[@vietus1040]

Another YEAR with NO HARVEST isn't Stopping US!. Interesting and engaging video. I support your video. Watched the video July 29, 2022 very like. Thank you so much

[@laruedouglas1064]

They look delicious 😋.

[@northvegassailrabbit3642]

No peaches this year, frost got them. Really like the freeze dried .

[@lorenstribling6096]

Add a few frozen peach slices to a glass of iced tea for flavor and chilling. Any frozen fruit will do but peaches are my favorite.

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

It's always so nice to see you and we enjoy you channel. Mike and I have ben gardening her in central Texas for over 30 years and this has been the worst drought ever. We lost most of our spring and summer garden. 47 day with no rain and temps 102 to 108. Good thing we have at least two years of food stores. We will be planting the fall winter garden in September and looking forward to better weather. We flash freeze and it works great before vacuum packing. Thanks for the video, we love the channel. Blessings, Rochelle

[@Wakeywhodat]

Fantastic job on this video. Your Grandmother would be amazed!

[@lindamcneil711]

Peaches and whipped cream or cottage cheese is one of my favorites. Seriously yummy.

[@karigoodroad9026]

I freeze dried a bushel of peaches too! They are my favorite fd product!

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Yet another excellent tutorial from what I call LTH University. I learn so much because you both are excellent teachers. Thank you!

[@southsidecarly7427]

That’s funny that you said that about your grandma, my grandma used to peel an apple all in one peel too🥰I love peaches ❤️ wish I had a freeze dryer

[@rebeccazody1278]

I bought the book through your Amazon shop. It is a very good reference that is easy to follow and understand.

[@neverlookback3382]

Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on some of the slices before freeze drying! You're welcome!

[@mccoymrm]

This couple are masters of content. Love this stuff. Chock full of great info. Walking encyclopedias. LOL!

[@ronaldhutsonsr1535]

If you make some spiced peaches then freeze dry them about 6 months later it makes an awesome snack

[@caitlinr9874]

Would live to see a video of your top 10 favorite things you’ve freeze dried.

[@beverlygiroux2824]

That Harvest Right machine is just wonderful.......I love what you can do with it. Thanks for sharing. God Bless. Bev in Maine

[@beverlygiroux2824]

Um, did you send me a reply? I didn't know anything about a gift, but I do know there has been some hacking going on, on different sites (Our Wyoming Life) was one......Just wanting to make sure that you were note hacked. Thanks, Bev

[@abbyu209]

Thank you for showing the process

[@littlesuzie6672]

You’re a gem, Sarah! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@angiehowell8135]

Love your shirt!

[@noramaegomez197]

It’s been flooding in Arizona . I wish they could divert it to you. 💜🌱💜

[@ConnecttheDotsBaby]

Harvest Right has gone up in price a lot. Wish I could afford one. I use to can peaches with less sugar (2 cups per recipe) and alternative sugar for my dad and we used it for toppings for pancakes, ice cream and dump cakes. We loved it! Maybe another idea.

[@ksewald91]

We just finished 4 bushels of peaches. 70 quarts canned, jam, peel and seed jelly and butter. Went right to the orchard and got seconds for a really good price.

[@katieyungen1647]

I'm genuinely curious, are the peaches organic that you use for the peel and seed jelly? I'm always curious about the sprays. I mean I know that any spray that goes on the outside of the peach also goes inside it, but it seems like the peels would have a higher concentration? I don't know, I'd really like to know.

[@ksewald91]

@@katieyungen1647 not organic. Hadn't really thought about it. Unless you grow your own, I don't know where you would find organic. Peaches are really hard to grow I've heard.

[@jeanniek1498]

@@ksewald91 Peaches are really not hard to grow. Just be sure to NOT GET early Peach trees. Often they freeze, but later Peach trees, Fall harvest like Alberta, Free stone etc. Alberta is my favorite. Just saying

[@ksewald91]

@@jeanniek1498 ,we have planted one peach tree but it will be years before we see any harvest. This is the first time I have canned peaches in decades. At 69 I am not holding my breath waiting for a bumper crop. 😁

[@michellerizzitano1590]

My Harvest freeze dryer is ordered and my two peach trees have lots of fruit, as well as my veggie garden being full. Love your videos. I’ve been learning so much from your channel and watch your videos over and over. Thank you for all you do! You both bring me calm during these difficult times. You are truly very special people. Thank you again. ❤️

[@kgsparrow8017]

Thank you

[@kimdewbre8859]

Peaches....so delicious

[@sunsetheritagefarm1189]

I just ordered my dryer through your affiliate link. It’s the least I could do as a thank you for the education. Lorie 😊

[@marthacalkins8054]

A different and delicious recipe for ripe peaches is Golden State Gazpacho, which you can find on line.

[@debbiealtman4572]

Great video.❤️🤗

[@lost.boy.nursery]

How peachy! Sorry I had to. Freeze dried peaches sounds interesting

[@lorindav5549]

One of my favorite things to eat in the summer when I was young was to pour a quart of peaches or apricots (my favorite) in a blender with ice and have "smoothies." (Were smoothies a thing in the 70's?) My mom didn't use heavy syrup but it was sweetened. So cool and refreshing. We would process peaches at home or apricots at my grandma's with all the aunts and cousins that lived nearby. My grandma would also make fruit leather, roll it up tightly, and then cut it into bite sized pieces. I would sneak in the storage room and eat them. Good memories.

[@dlsdyer9071]

We lived in a desert region. My mom used to blend up our nectarines, spread it out on waxed paper on a cookie sheet. She then set it in our car which was parked out on the street with the windows cracked about an inch. It was the best fruit leather! She dried grapes/raisins the same way.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

The peaches 🍑 looked amazing! No freeze dryer but I sure enjoyed this video. The reminder to flash freeze is something I needed to be reminded about! Clearly a worthwhile step. Thank you!

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

My daughter freeze dries sweet pepper slices seasoned with ranch dressing powder. I just tried these several weeks ago. She makes them out of the tri colored peppers she gets at Sam's. They were good enough that I will grow and freeze dry these peppers next year

[@marycountry]

Those peaches look amazing. You guys are rocking the homestead lifestyle. God Bless!😊🙏🙏

[@karenjohns8859]

Love this!

[@user-ys6pl4wo3c]

I get that book, i have come to my conclusion that if you can freeze it, you can freeze dry it, maybe some variation but for the most part frozen to freeze dried is do able.

[@bettynickelson779]

In that high heat might be wise to turn a fan on and point toward your pump.

[@christineortmann359]

I’m looking forward to peaches from our tree this year- great video 😁❤️ Blessings to everyone.

[@jimmydemetriou7847]

Very impressive video. The freeze drying machine company should pay you for the excellent advertising of their product. I love watching your videos. God bless you all. X

[@camicri4263]

Yum!

[@Jacklynofalltrades]

It's probably too late, but if you open the pit of the peaches, you can use the inside for making Italian cookies (amaretti) or a specialty liquor like Amaretto.

[@mskippi]

I love making powders with fruit , I can sprinkle over ice cream

[@triciasklodowske5653]

We have had so much trouble with our FD!!! They don't have that option to tell it things are already frozen. They had to many problems. Wish my was working. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@debbiealtman4572]

I’m with you if I had a freeze dryer I’d freeze everything I could because I for one don’t do pies much nor a lot of sweets. But, I think freeze dried stuff would be good like fruits and some vegetables.

[@donnasigrist6790]

Please check your peaches after a few days to see if they are soft. You should not have to warm the tray unless you did not package as soon as the machine stopped. If the tray is still cold when processing time is done please add 2- 3 hrs to ensure the food is completely dry. The tray should not be cold when the process is complete.

[@cathybradford5685]

My thoughts too. Not supposed to be cold.

[@return2basics249]

I didn't realize it was possible to freeze-dry food at home! How cool is that?! WOW!! I'm curious, though, how many watts does it run on? I'm trying to keep our electric bill minimal as prices of electricity continues to go up. Or, if I could possibly run a solar generator to use the machine, if needed that's when that really becomes important. There seems to be a steep learning curve to these things when starting from scratch rather than learning from multi-generational 2nd knowledge as it's passed down down through generations. I'm hooked - I want one of these machines!! Yummy!!

[@letagwinn2622]

LOVE TO FREEZE PEACHES IN GLASS JARS,THEY ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN IN BAGS

[@zolacrofoot4944]

Thank you Sarah for another great preserving video. The education on this Channel is superior.

[@justfurthehealthofit]

Peach salsa is amazing!

[@bowsovertherainbow]

Omg I cant get over how amazingly yummy those freeze dried peaches. Yummmmmmmmm

[@kimmyseegmiller985]

I peeled an entire bushel but I cheated! I put my peaches in boiling water and the peeling came right off! I have done many a peach in my HR Freeze dryer and they are delicious~~~~ Right now its a quandary do I do blackberries or peaches or watermelon. What a job, I think I could have 2 HR and not be totally done!

[@lajwantishahani1225]

I learned something new today, about flash freezing! I usually bag my chopped veggies and put them into the freezer and you're right, they stick together. Thanks for the tip.

[@froggy0165]

I don't preserve, but I buy freeze dried fruit to snack on and to put in my lemonade. I throw in strawberries, peaches, or mangos, usually some kind of combination

[@puppies9523]

I'm not sure when this video came out but I just found it. I really wish I had/ could afford one of these freeze dryer. I'd be doing all kinds of stuff. Even if i had to buy all the foods I'd like to do for future use. But sadly I will never be able to own one. It really sucks when your one a fixed income and housing and bills take up darn near all your money right off the bat on the 1st of the month. I did not even get a garden in this year because we had way too much rain in the spring/early summer for me to get out there and work on it. But I truly enjoy watching your and others on YT working in your gardens and such. and all the animals too.

[@theresawest2950]

First thing that came to mind when I saw this video was my Granny's peach preserves! Absolutely mouthwatering on a buttered biscuit! I have tried my best to replicate her recipe but it just never tastes like hers.

[@suejarrard2221]

Thank goodness you both have talked so much about your Harvest Right freeze dryer. I invested in 1 late last summer and hardly let it rest. This year I've been putting up my raspberries and blueberries for my mom because I had such a bumper crop last year and am now helpingher with some of her food stock. It has helped me to not only put up food that I grow for myself, but also for my family, as well as putting up store bought meat, eggs, and what not. Blessings

[@staceyjones3261]

Am I the only one that enjoyed the sound of the peaches being cut?😋

[@Peachlady222]

My mouth was watering 😊 and I could smell peaches.

[@comfortablynumb143]

ASMR

[@wordvendor1]

Nope, that's what I thought too!

[@dixsigns1717]

😇

[@kingsdaughter9659]

Lol 😂 how’d I miss that!! now I have to replay. My mouth watering too and I’m drooling like an infant 😂

[@trylliumt5441]

Yummmm!

[@doityourselflivinggardenin7986]

Vacuum sealing the jars and the bags would help with excluding moist air. Without doing a scientific test, I would think that the oxygen absorbers would not be necessary if the containers are vacuumed. I'm always trying to find ways to do things without needing to purchase items each year and I try to stay away from plastic if possible. Thus, I'm a fan of glass jars and stainless steel jar lids. I have my peaches hanging on the trees, but like your situation, they sure could use more rain. All the best.

[@kaylynncolburn4626]

Great video! I so wish I had one of those!!!

[@sandyhilgart3546]

So wish I had one.

[@connieroland2026]

The sugar to water ratio of course will change with this process. Most fruit become super sweet because natural sugars are left behind while water is removed. When eating just as they are when they come out of freeze dryer, diabetics may find an increase in their sugar testing readings.

[@lorenbush8876]

I bet if you put what you want to preserve in a jar and vacuum seal it and keep it in a dark cool place it will last just as long as it will in a Mylar bag.

[@AspenGlow2027]

I’ve done hot peach jam, peach sauce both hot and plain. I got 50 lbs more on Sunday from the peach truck. I’m going to be drying skins to make a powder, canning peach pie and Spiced Honey Peaches.

[@schex9]

I'm still working on the 50 lbs I got from The Peach Truck on July 6th. Made some of the peach and sugar base for Peaxh Cobbler for the freezer.

[@Marialyse]

You have done a fantastic job of clarifying the process of using the freeze dryer. I have received my freeze dryer and am setting it up. Thanks to y’all I look forward to the pleasure of storing food.

[@juliepoolie5494]

How long did it take you to get your freeze drier delivered after ordering?

[@Marialyse]

@@juliepoolie5494 I believe it was about 6 weeks.

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Even though it looks like you breezed through prepping the peaches, it was hard work. I don't blame you for not peeling them. The turned out beautifully. I would imagine leaving the peel on gives the freeze-dried ones a peachier taste. Do you put any lemon juice or citric acid on them to keep them from turning brown over time, especially the frozen ones? Thanks for sharing.

[@nanewby0855]

I just did a batch of peaches in the freeze drier and oh my goodness! They are amazing! I’m going to be doing a lot more! Yum!

[@connieroland2026]

Changing to updated software is easy. I have a few recommendations that made things go smoothly for us . We Label bags before filling so its easier to write and always use oxygen absorbers. If using a jar I would use oxygen absorber and vacuum seal the jar. Freeze drying is a great way to preserve eggs and parchment paper on freeze drying trays for any sweet food is always a plus, much less sticking and easier cleanup. Mylar bags come in many different thicknesses so adjust heat seal time, so that bag isn't sticking to heat bar. Although the oil less pump is more expensive, it's a lot less maintenance and no keeping track of when to change that oil. keeping unit clean is a must, this includes the dust buildup on pump, drain line, interior and door is freeze dryer, top and underside of the tray holding unit. Just wanted to share those things. You guys are awesome and your video gave some good tips for beginners to put into use. Keep the videos coming. Okra is also a great freeze dried snack. Lol

[@jameswellssc]

I use freeze dried peaches in oatmeal just add a little extra water

[@petruzzovichi]

Sarah, you look even more lovely than usual and I think it might be the touches of grey in your hair. You've earned that grey and wear it well. You are a wonderful You Tube presenter and my first to check daily. Yes, I know I could check the notifications bell, but prefer to just be pleasantly surprised! Your cameraman Kevin did a great job on this video as well. Blessings to you both....

[@elizabethwilkerson5686]

I like the idea of freeze drying food if someone can afford a freeze dryer but I also like dehydrated food also especially the cost of dehydraters are not nearly as costly and easy to get .I feel no matter how a person is able to preserve their food weather it's by canning,dehydrating,or freeze drying they should do it.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

We agree!

[@suepeterson5675]

Peach powder ! Sprinkle on ice cream , make juices , etc. yum !!👍

[@nicholasbaker3183]

I have a Freeze Dryer at my Church Tri-State Family Christian Center. It comes in handy thanks Sarah and Kevin for an amazing experience with the Freeze Dryer

[@lorrainestafford3809]

The dehydrator you don't have to put in the freezer but they're freeze dry stuff you have to put in the or the freezer California

[@shirleysaunders6443]

I'm seeing where people that are freeze drying in a home freeze dryer are saying that you should never have more than 2 1/2 lbs. per med tray or 2-2 1/2 cups of liquid per tray...have you seen this information anywhere ? I have tried to contact HR and ask them,but I haven't been able to get any responce from them.

[@donnarogers405]

So glad to see you sitting down to do work. You work so hard all the time. I like to see you in comfort.

[@viwanton]

I'm water glassing eggs now, because I think my chickens will start molting this fall. I had a fair tomato crop and canned them. The rest of my garden was disappointing. It's too hot in Texas.

[@emmengel]

You're partially right, individual freezing of slices is part of flash freezing. We're flash freezing is different from just freezing something, is in the temperature, flash freezing happens when you use a freezing source lower than -100. For instance you pick up blocks of dry ice, you put them in the bottom of a cooler then you put your trays on a rack above the dry ice seal the lid of the cooler and just use a a hand-powered vacuum pump to pull off a little bit of a vacuum. Leave it for about 20 to 30 minutes. And your food your food will be frozen. That's flash freezing.

[@elainebuchka6533]

I've been seeing a number of places you can go buy Peaches by the bushel. I wish I could can, freeze or make jams, jellies or have for desserts. I would be lost without something sweet once in awhile!! I LOVE PEACHES!! Great memories canning PEACHES with My Grandma & My Mom, loved it!!

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning 🙏😊 The peaches make my mouth water! My grandparents had a peach tree and we canned and froze peaches each year. That tree died several years ago and I miss cutting up the peaches (and other fruit) with my grandma. We had some great conversations and the time went by quickly. After this morning I’m going on a search for peaches! Love you guys and thank you for your videos and wealth of information. Have a blessed day 🙏

[@schex9]

Where are you? Look for The Peach Truck Tour 2022.

[@tammymarple5347]

@@schex9 I’m in West Virginia. I’ll look. Thank you 😊

[@vspook6214]

I have the kitchen curtains to match your tablecloth!

[@kaybusby7507]

Looks delicious 😋. Makes sense going long term. Enjoy watching and learning.

[@dorothyallen3614]

Fabulous

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Thank you for sharing! Blessings to you and your family!✝🙏🏼🕊💖

[@beverlyboyce1041]

Amazon is halting sales of many mylar bags as of August 5th. I remember buying bushels of peaches in Virginia for like $10

[@marygrott8095]

The peaches look great! I mainly freeze to preserve my harvest, but I recently purchased a dehydrator. A freeze dryer is definitely not within my budget. I will definitely be checking out that book, as I'm sure it will be quite useful. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@monaholling8614]

Wow! I wish I could find large quantities of peaches like that! Peaches are my all time favorite fruit, so I'd eat a lot of them, share with others, and make peach pies too. YUM!

[@plainandsimple2576]

I picked up 4 boxes from Shetlers, in Seymour. I will be canning and drying them. I haven’t a freeze dryer . So o will do them as I have before. Thank you for sharing.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

Seymour Texas?

[@plainandsimple2576]

@@GeorgiasGarden Missouri ☺️

[@lyudmilatatar3426]

Thanks for sharing! But I called right away, and they say they are out of them already 🙁 Any other places I can look for boxes of fruit around the Springfield are?

[@plainandsimple2576]

@@lyudmilatatar3426 bummer, I really don’t know, I would keep checking with them, so sorry