How to keep pureed peaches/pears from turning brown?

Is there a secret to keeping pureed fruit especially fresh peaches or pears from turning brown. My daughter wants to make a big batch & freeze? Is it safe to add ascorbic acid like Fruit Fresh to prevent browning?

Message edited 6/8/2011 11:35:52 PM.

Re: How to keep pureed peaches/pears from turning brown?

if you make & freeze immediately, it shouldn't brown that much. you can always add a little lemon, but as long as it tastes fine who cares what color it is!

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Re: How to keep pureed peaches/pears from turning brown?

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Re: How to keep pureed peaches/pears from turning brown?

Its oxygen that makes the fruit turn brown, so not sure how much can be done to avoid it. Mb not use such ripe fruit. I really have never had much of my fruit turn brown when I made large batches once it was frozen. Bananas always did bc I would just mash and serve.
Anyways to answer your question about adding something to prevent it. No I wouldn't add anything like that stuff you mentioned. I wouldn't add it to my own food so I def. wouldn't add it to my childs. I have tossed fruit with lemon juice, like pp said.

Re: How to keep pureed peaches/pears from turning brown?

When i steam pears they don't turn brown even when I just put them in the fridge. I haven't tried peaches since they are not in season and not sweet.