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How to Freeze Whole Tomatoes
Once you know How to Freeze Tomatoes, you can have them ready to use in your favorite dishes year-round. Learn the best way to freeze fresh, whole, and peeled tomatoes after blanching them with this simple method.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes
Instructions
Peel the Tomatoes:
- Rinse and scrub the tomatoes to remove any visible dirt or debris.
- Remove the stems by twisting them off.
- Using a paring knife, score an X on the bottom of each tomato just barely into the flesh.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then add the tomatoes 4-6 at a time. Boil for 1-2 minutes, or until the skin begins to crack. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and then immediately immerse them in an ice water bath. Let soak for at least 5 minutes, or until they’re cool to the touch.
- Starting from the bottom of the tomato where it was scored, grab a flap of skin and then peel towards the stem. Repeat this until all of the skin has been removed.
Freeze the Tomatoes:
- Once peeled, place the whole tomatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate. (This will largely depend on how big your freezer space it.)
- Flash freeze the tomatoes for 1-2 hours, or until they are firm.
- Immediately transfer them to a gallon-sized freezer-safe bag. Write the date on the front and keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.
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Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: Because these tomatoes are frozen, you can make these whenever you have time and pull them out of the freezer whenever you need them!
- To Store: Keep these frozen tomatoes in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 12 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg