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Frozen Summer Corn





Yields
Makes 5 cups



Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins

Whether you've gone a little crazy at the farmers' market or all your corn has ripened at once, you can always freeze the extra--just do it right away. A handful of kernels can really brighten a winter stew.

su-Frozen Summer Corn




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon
 8 ears corn, husked
Step 1
1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Drop kernels in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Drain kernels well.

Step 2
2

Transfer corn kernels to rimmed baking sheets, spreading out evenly. Cover each sheet with parchment paper (to prevent sticking) and stack in freezer.

Step 3
3

Freeze corn completely, about 2 hours. Scrape kernels loose from baking sheets with a rigid spatula. Divide into resealable plastic freezer bags or other airtight containers and return to freezer.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.