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.
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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!
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