Tips for freezing produce so that it doesn't thaw out all mushy? [View all]

[nadine_mn]

Last year I tried to freeze some produce when they were fresh and cheap. With my strawberries I froze them first individually on a cookie sheet before putting them in a freezer bag (because I saw a tip that that was supposed to help prevent mushiness). I blanched green beans and froze, fresh corn on the cob...blanched and took it off the cob, froze rhubarb and blueberries.

Every single time I have thawed to use them I get a mushy mess. Am I letting them thaw too long...should I use them when still a bit frozen?

Now that summer is here ..kinda... I want to capitalize on fresh local produce, but clearly I am doing something wrong.