Extra, extra

I just finished taking the pits out of 2lbs of cherries. It wasn't as much of a pain as it was when I did 32lbs of strawberries. When I can get fruit at a great price I like to buy extra. Whatever my daughter doesn't eat, I freeze so we can use it in smoothies.

It is super easy to freeze your extra fruit. Wash everything really well to remove any wax, dirt, pesticides, etc. Pat them dry with a paper towel and freeze them in a flat layer in your freezer. I usually use a Silpat mat or parchment paper in the bottom of my pan so the frozen fruit won't stick.