Storing/Freezing Canned Pumpkin...

[Jenk]

Since most rabbits don't require plaincanned pumpkin on a long-term basis, it would seem very easy to waste most ofa can--even a small one.

I'm wondering how people manage to keep it fresh/edible. If you keep it in the freezer, in what type of container do you store it? And how do you still avoid it from developing freezer burn--or from evaporating the way that ice tends to do over time?



Thank you,

Jenk

 

[Pet_Bunny]

You can scoop the pumpkin into ice cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, pop out the cubes into a freezer bag and store them in the freezer.When you need them, defrostone cube at a time when you go to feed the bunnies. In the summer, you can give it to them as a cool treat.

 

[~*sAbRiNa*~]

I put mine into smaller containers and freeze it. I find that the ED Smith brand does NOT freeze well so if you can try to avoid it. Once defrosted it will last about a week in the fridge.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Pet_Bunny wrote:

You can scoop the pumpkin into ice cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, pop out the cubes into a freezer bag and store them in the freezer.When you need them, defrostone cube at a time when you go to feed the bunnies. In the summer, you can give it to them as a cool treat.

That's what I was going to suggest, that's JimD's idea I believe. It's awesome,I used to just freeze it in a clump.

 

[hln917]

Pet_Bunny wrote:

You can scoop the pumpkin into ice cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, pop out the cubes into a freezer bag and store them in the freezer.When you need them, defrostone cube at a time when you go to feed the bunnies. In the summer, you can give it to them as a cool treat.

Great ideaStan, thanks!

 

[Jenk]

Pet_Bunny wrote:

You can scoop the pumpkin into ice cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, pop out the cubes into a freezer bag and store them in the freezer.When you need them, defrostone cube at a time when you go to feed the bunnies. In the summer, you can give it to them as a cool treat.

This may seem like a dumb question, but bear with me: do you dispose of the frozen pumpkin cubes after a certain time period? (I'd think that after a year, it might be time to freeze a new batch; I could be wrong.)

Jenk

 

[katt]

It can be kept up to a year frozen

but I honestly don't keep it more then six months just because I am weird like that!

 

[Jenk]

katt wrote:

It can be kept up to a year frozen

but I honestly don't keep it more then six months just because I am weird like that!

I'd probably replace it with a new batch every six months, too. At least plain canned pumpkin doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

:biggrin2:

 

[BlueGiants]

I cook the pumpkin in the oven for 35-45 minutes, until it falls off the skin. I drain off all the excess liquid and put the cooked pumpkin through a blender (food processor). Then I bag it in zip-close sandwich or snack sized bags (easy to squeeze out all the excess air). Then I put a bunch of small bags into a gallon sized freezer bag and freeze the lot.(Easy to mark with date and info). It does keep well for a year. (But between the rabbits and fresh pumpkin pie, it doesn't last that long in this house!)