fruit
For best results freeze fruit before vacuum sealing. Wash and dry fruit. Then spread on a tray or cookie sheet. Place the cooking sheet in the freezer for about 2 hours, then transfer fruit to a Vac-Snap bag and vacuum seal.
vegetables
Frozen vegetables sometimes turn black if they are not blanched before freezing. To blanch vegetables, fill a 4-5 quart pot with water and bring to a boil. Also, fill a large bowl with ice water and have a colander or strainer on hand. Add vegetable to boiling water and cook for the times suggested on the next page. Vegetables should retain a vibrant color and remain crisp and “undercooked”. Remove from boiling water and plunge into ice water until completely chilled. Drain as necessary, dry, and transfer to a Vac-Snap bag for vacuum sealing.
