Freezing Summer Tomatoes

Course Main Course, Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword freezing-fresh-tomatoes, how-to-freeze-tomatoes, preserving-fresh-tomatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Author Melissa Sperka

Choose ripe, firm tomatoes, your favorite variety. Clean thoroughly and leave whole.
Bring 8 quarts of water to a rolling boil, then carefully lower whole tomatoes into the boiling water.
Leave for 30-45 seconds. Remove and immediately immerse in cold ice water.
Remove the peel and core. [Tip: An apple corer works great for this task.] Quarter, or chop as desired.
Package in freezer bags or freezer safe containers leaving 1 inch of head space. [Tip: If using a bag, press all of the air out of the bag]
Label the exterior of the bag or container with the amount and contents.
Freeze immediately.

When preparing vegetables or fruits to freeze, be certain you start with clean hands, utensils and containers.