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How to Freeze Peas

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May 05, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2025

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Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing peas to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze peas is a great way to preserve this delicious springtime veggie without needing to know any special kitchen skills.

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If you have a bumper crop of peas from your garden or fell upon an amazing deal at your farmer’s market, this post is for you!

Freezing peas is like a tasty insurance policy for delicious winter eating. And I’m going to show you how easy it is to do!

Peas are a perfect candidate for being frozen. They can be used in a lot of recipes like puff pastry turkey pot pie, Instant Pot chicken pot pie, or easy pea salad.

If you’re out of freezer space, check out our tutorial on how to can peas.

a bowl of ice water and a pot of peas for blanching.

Blanching Peas

Blanching peas is a very straightforward process and it’s so easy to do. If you have a huge batch of peas to process, it can seem a bit time-consuming, but it will go quickly.

Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Also, set up a bowl full of ice water, and place a clean kitchen towel unfolded and flat on the counter.

Add your peas to the boiling water and once the water has returned to a rolling boil, set the timer for 90 seconds.

Once the time is up, use a slotted spoon or strain the peas through a colander and immediately add to the ice water for two minutes. Strain again and set aside to drain.

After a few minutes, gently transfer the peas to the towel and cover with a second clean towel to absorb any additional water.

How Long Do Frozen Peas Last?

Frozen peas will last in a conventional freezer for six months. If you have a deep freeze/stand-alone freezer, you’re safe keeping them in there for up to a year.

a small bowl of peas and a bag of frozen peas

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How to Freeze Peas

By: Sarah CookServings: 10 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Freezing Time: 2 hours Total: 2 hours 30 minutes

Learn the tips and tricks for freezing peas to extend the harvest. Learn how to freeze fresh peas to preserve this springtime veggie with or without blanching.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Baking sheet
Colander
Stasher bags
Parchment or Silpat
Clean kitchen towel

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢ peas
▢ Ice

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Instructions

Blanching Peas

Set up a bowl full of ice water. Place a clean kitchen towel unfolded and flat on the counter.Ice
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Add your peas to the boiling water and set the timer for 90 seconds.peas
Once the time is up, strain the peas through a colander and immediately add to the ice water for two minutes.
Strain again and set aside to drain.
After a few minutes, gently transfer the peas to the towel and cover with a second clean towel to absorb any additional water.

Freezing the Peas

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
Add the peas on the baking sheet and place the tray in the freezer.
Freeze for two hours.
Break apart any clumps that have formed on the baking sheet and transfer the peas to freezer-proof storage.

Notes

Frozen peas will last in a conventional freezer for six months. If you have a deep freeze/stand-alone freezer, you’re safe keeping them in there for up to a year.