Freezer storage time for food stands for the quality of the food. Items can be stored much longer but the flavor and texture will not be at its best.
The freezer temperature should be 0° or lower.
- Soups 5-6 months
- Stews 5-6 months
- Chili 5-6 months
- Pasta Dishes 2-3 months
- Side Dishes 2-3 months
- Casseroles 2-3 months
- Spaghetti Sauce 5-6 months
- Muffins 2-3 months
- Cakes 2-3 months
- Quick Breads 3-4 months
- Yeast Bread 3-4 months
- Cookies 3-5 months
- Pizza Dough 8-9 months
- Vegetables 8-9 months
- Fruit 8-9 months
Check out To Freeze or Not To Freeze for vegetable specifics
Click on any of the links below for the nitty griity of freezing:
- How Do You Freeze ...
- Containers for Freezing Food
- To Freeze or Not to Freeze
- Freezer Storage Time (this is the page you are on)
- Preparing Food for the Freezer
- Blanching Vegetables
- Stocking the Freezer
- Food Freezing Tips