How to Freeze Tomatoes
Learning how to freeze tomatoes is easier than you think! You can freeze them with or without skins, chopped, juiced, or even stewed.
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HOW TO FREEZE TOMATOES WITH PEELS
- Rinse the tomatoes under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the tomatoes in a freezer-safe bag, removing the excess air.
- Seal and label with the date. You can freeze whole, unpeeled tomatoes for up to 6 months.
HOW TO FREEZE SLICED TOMATOES WITH PEELS
- Rinse the tomatoes, then pat them dry.
- Remove the stem and core, then cut into fourths.
- Place them on a baking sheet, skin side down, and freeze for 1 hour.
- Once solid, transfer the tomatoes to your freezer-safe bags, removing the excess air.
- Seal and label with the date.
HOW TO FREEZE PEELED TOMATOES
- Rinse the tomatoes under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Remove the stem and core.
- Blanch the tomatoes for 1 minute or until the skins split.
- Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Drain and flash-freeze before transferring to your freezer-safe bags, removing the excess air.
- Seal and label with the date.
HOW TO FREEZE CHOPPED TOMATOES
- Rinse the tomatoes under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Remove the stem and core.
- Chop the tomatoes and transfer to your freezer-safe bags, spreading them flat and removing the excess air.
- Seal and label with the date.
HOW TO FREEZE TOMATO JUICE
- Rinse the tomatoes, then pat them dry.
- Remove the stem and core, then cut into fourths.
- Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes and press through a sieve.
- Pour into freezer-safe containers, allowing 1/2 to 1 inch of headspace for expansion.
- Seal and label with the date.
HOW TO FREEZE STEWED TOMATOES
- Rinse the tomatoes, then pat them dry.
- Remove the stem and core.
- Blanch the tomatoes for 1 minute or until the skins split.
- Slice the tomatoes into quarters, then place them in a saucepan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Place the pan in cold water to stop the cooling process.
- Pour into freezer-safe containers, allowing 1/2 to 1 inch of headspace for expansion.
- Seal and label with the date.
HOW TO FREEZE CHERRY TOMATOES
- Rinse the tomatoes, then pat them dry.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until solid.
- Transfer the frozen cherry tomatoes to freezer-safe bags, removing the excess air.
- Seal and label with the date. For the best quality, they're best used within 4 months!
Notes
- For the best quality, freeze the tomatoes as quickly as possible by keeping the freezer temperature at 0°F or below.
- Because tomatoes don’t thaw well and become soft, use them in cooked dishes!
- Blanching is optional. You can simply run the frozen tomatoes under cold water, and the skins will slip right off.