Slice peaches directly into cold syrup in containers, press fruit down and add syrup to cover. Plums, prunes Wash, halve, or quarter and pit. Seal and freeze. Rhubarb Wash, trim, and cut into 1-inch lengths. Heating rhubarb in boiling water 1 minute, then cooling promptly in cool water helps retain color and flavor.
Strawberries Wash and remove caps.
Pack, seal, and freeze. May use dry or tray pack to freeze for unsweetened berries. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.