Actually, if the fruit is frozen for a longer period of time, you can tell
the difference. I've been picking strawberries for years in June/July,
making jam, and then freezing the rest. There is a small change in color
and consistency, if I take out a quart in September versus taking a quart
out now in April. That's why they always say to date what you freeze,
because freezing long term (1 year) can affect what you freeze - I think
they call it freezer burn.
Darlene

"bwesley7" > wrote in message
news:zeZfc.25502$XP2.11790@lakeread06...
> I would think that once the fruit is indeed frozen, it wouldn't matter
much
> whether it was thawed after being frozen for one day or one month -- the
> result should be much the same.
>
> BTW -- freezing also works very well with pear.
>
> Bart
>
> "Dar V" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I think that it should probably be frozen solid for a day or so. I've
> used
> > fruits which have been frozen for a month or longer. Come to think of
it
> > though, it is Friday already, so you might not have time if you want to
do
> > it this weekend. It is up to you.
> > Darlene
> >
> > "Adam Lang" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I was thinking of doing a strawberry this weekend. Any certain amount
> of
> > > time for the freezing process? Or just as long as it gets frozen
solid,
> > it
> > > is enough?
> > >
> > > "Dar V" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Adam,
> > > > I do use a straining bag. after you add the boiling water, allow
the
> > must
> > > > to cool before adding the pectic enzyme - just stir it in the must,
it
> > > will
> > > > break down the fruit. Please do as Ray suggests, to stir the must
and
> > > punch
> > > > down the bag twice a day during fermentation. Just an added note, I
> > have
> > > > found that freezing certain fruits and then allowing then to defrost
> > > before
> > > > making the wine, helps the fruit break down even more and gives you
> more
> > > > juice/taste. It seems to work very well with Rhubarb, pumpkin,
> > > > strawberries, and cranberries. Good-luck.
> > > > Darlene
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>