How Long Can You Freeze Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables and Grains?

Apple Bread Before Baking by Artis Rozentāls

Apple Bread Before Baking by Artis Rozentāls

See the below chart for general guidelines on freezing that favorite bovine or sweet treat!

Dairy Products Freezer Storage (Time)
Butter 12 months
Cheese, hard 6-8 months
Margarine 12 months
Milk, fluid 3 months
Whipped topping, unopened plastic tub 14 months
Fruits/Juices/Vegetables Freezer Storage (Time)
Fruit: berries, melons, apple slices 12 months
Juice concentrates 12 months
Vegetables, blanched or cooked 12 months
Grain Products/Baked Goods Freezer Storage (Time)
Bread 3 months
Bread dough 1 month or use-by date
Cake, angel food 12 months
Cake, frosted 1 month
Cake, unfrosted 2-4 months
Cookie dough 3 months
Cookies 12 months
Muffins 12 months
Pancakes, waffles 1 month
Pie, fruit 6-8 months
Pie, pumpkin or chiffon 1-2 months
Pie crust, ready-to-bake 12 months

source: http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/ccrecipes3-6supp.pdf