Onions are a perfect addition to your freezer stashas long as you prep them very carefully.

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Onions are a building block for pretty much every stew, sauce, and dinner dish.

But can you freeze onions safely?

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the nuances of storing this recipe essential.

Can You Freeze Onions?

The short answer: Yes, it’s possible for you to freeze onions.

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And they’ll last a while in the freezer, too.

Your best bet is to slice or dice the onions, depending on how you plan to use them.

jYou can also opt to pre-cook the onions, including caramelizing them.

Caramelized Onion Tarts With Apples

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Onions are…ahem…pretty pungent.

Caramelized Onion and Apple Tart

Caramelized onions add depth to this apple tart.

All you need in some creme fraiche and puff pastry to put this together.

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Using baby carrots can help cut down on prep time, too.

Deeply Caramelized Onion Dip

Have a lot of onions in the freezer?

This tasty dipperfect for chips or veggiescalls for six cups of onions!

Roast Beef and Onions

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Slow-Cooker Classic Beef Stew

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Get the recipe for No-Knead Onion Rolls, which go in the oven for just 20 minutes.

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overhead view of bowl of Deeply Caramelized Onion Dip with chips and radishes

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