how long do i blanch carrots for freezing
Blanching the Carrots. 1  1. Prepare a bowl of ice water. You'll need this to stop the carrots from cooking after you boil them. 2  2. Heat a saucepan of water. Use a saucepan large enough to hold the carrots, and fill it about 3/4 the way full. 3  3. Add the carrots to the water and set a timer for 2-5 minutes.