To blanche or not to blanche? That is the question.

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What is your experience of freezing runner beans for best results?
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Here's a chutney recipe if anyone is interested in an alternative to freezing.
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Yes, yes, yes!
It is important to blanch vegetables for freezing (except soft fruit which should be washed, dried and open froze - pack later) I have an old book which is very comprehensive and covers all fruit and vegetables.
Blanching preserves the life of the vegetables if it is done correctly, it also kills any organisms which may be present.
I have known people that don't blanch but I am unwilling to take the chance.
Hope this helps PK...
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Thank you AnnaB. Just for the record Mrs PK has just frozen two batches of runner beans. One batch was blanched and the second unblanched. We will compare them at some point and let you know how we got on.

I will be trying the chutney recipe this weekend - I'm a great fan of chutneys :)
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I never blanch. Haven't seen any difference.
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