You can freeze mandarin oranges whole or in pieces.
If you have a surplus of mandarin oranges, you don't have to force yourself to try to eat as many as you can before they expire. Instead, you can freeze the oranges, either whole or in sections to keep until a later time. As long as the oranges are fresh and have a good flavor, freezing won't make a noticeable difference in their taste or texture. Then, you can enjoy them whenever you desire, within a six to 10 month period.
Instructions
Freezing Whole Mandarin Oranges
1. Wash the outer surfaces of the mandarin oranges with mild soap and water or a fruit wash and water. Rinse the fruit and dry thoroughly with a towel.
2. Put three or four mandarin oranges in each gallon bag. Smooth the bag before sealing to release the air.
3. Write the date of packaging on each bag with a permanent marker. Place the bags in the freezer and leave them there until you are ready to use them. Thaw them at room temperature.
Freezing Mandarin Orange Segments
4. Peel the oranges and remove the white pith. Discard the peeling and pith.
5. Separate the mandarin oranges into individual segments. Remove any additional pith.
6. Fill gallon size plastic bags with the segments. Smooth the bags before sealing to make sure most of the air is out of the bags.
7. Label the bags with the date of preparation and place in the freezer for six to 10 months until you are ready to use. Thaw them at room temperature when you are ready to use.
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