Description
Freezing ripe tomatoes is a delightful way to capture the essence of summer and enjoy it throughout the year. This simple technique allows you to preserve their vibrant flavor and texture, perfect for enhancing winter meals such as sauces, soups, and salsas. With just a few easy steps, you’ll have a stash of delicious tomatoes ready to elevate your culinary creations?all while ensuring each bite is fresh and full of warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes (about 6 medium-sized)
- 1 quart water (for blanching)
- 4 cups ice water (for shocking)
- Freezer bags or airtight containers
Instructions
- Rinse the tomatoes under cool running water and remove stems.
- Score a small X on the bottom of each tomato for easy peeling.
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Blanch the scored tomatoes for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath.
- Once cooled, peel off the skins and chop the tomatoes into halves or quarters.
- Pack the prepared tomatoes into freezer bags or containers, removing excess air before sealing.
- Label with the date and freeze until needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 32
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 9mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg