freezing in a tin

Bunny200

I'm getting ready for xmas and baking and freezing lots of bits and pieces but running out of large tupperware boxes! I've got a few sweet tins (roses, celebrations you know the type big and round) can I use those in the freezer? I assume so because if anything the metal would contract in the cold and so the lid wouldn't freeze on or anything funny like that but thought I would check with the OS oracles to see if anyone else does this?!

Seakay

I would probably put the tin into a plastic bag, suck out the air and seal, just because the seal on the tin won't be as good as tupperware.
Would probably line the tin with cling film or greaseproof as well.

MrsBartolozzi

You could remove the frozen items from the boxex already in the freezer, seal them in bags and reuse the tupperware. (also takes up less room in the freezer )

allydowd

You shouldn't use tins in the freezer or the fridge. Don't store food in an opened tin can, or re-use empty cans to cook or store food. When a can has been opened and the food is open to the air, the zinc from the can may transfer into the can's contents.

This advice doesn't apply to foods sold in cans that have resealable lids, such as golden syrup and cocoa, which would be stored in a cupboard) because these types of food don’t react with the can.

champys

MrsBartolozzi wrote: »

You could remove the frozen items from the boxex already in the freezer, seal them in bags and reuse the tupperware. (also takes up less room in the freezer )

Thank you so much for pointing that out MrsBartolozzi - so simple, why have I never thought of it? I had been annoyed lately because all my nice square freezer containers are currently in use and I wanted to freeze stock. I'll get on with it tomorrow and have the entire set empty and back for use again!