It can be hard to afford or find decent fresh fruit in the winter. What to do? Our kids devour fruit, so not having it in the house for a stretch of time is just not an option. And though we stock up on dried fruit, it just doesn’t have the same appeal as biting into cold, juicy fruit.
And then we discovered frozen fruit! Our kids’ favorites, thus far, are blueberries and strawberries. Bluey and Plum will dump a serving into a cup and snack on the frozen pieces with delight. The price isn’t bad (check for Target coupons) and there is always supply and variety available, regardless of the season.
Tip: You can easily find organic frozen fruit.
You can also incorporate frozen fruit into recipes for baked goods and smoothies. Our all time favorite is to use it to create a syrupy topping for our weekend pancakes. Dump two cups of frozen fruit into a saucepan with about 1 cup of water and ¼ cup sugar (some fruits, like Raspberries, are a bit more tart- you might need more sugar, so adjust to your taste). Simmer on low heat, occasionally adding more water depending on your desired consistency. Yummy!
Check out frozen fruit as an option to supplement your fresh fruit grocery shopping and forget about the bpa lined can!