Freeze Fiddlehead Ferns

To freeze fiddleheads:

• Clean them as you would for the table.
  
• Blanch a small amount at a time for two minutes in 4 to 6 cups of water.
  
• Cool and drain in cold water or in an ice water bath (half water and half ice).
  
• Pack into moisture- and vapor-proof containers and freeze.
  
• Thaw and boil for 10 minutes before serving.