For tasty recipes, there's nothing like seasonal fruits and vegetables! If you want to eat tomatoes all year round, then one of the best solutions is to freeze them.
How do you store fresh tomatoes for winter?
There are two ways to preserve fresh tomatoes: canning (in a jar) or freezing. Canning is the most traditional, but also the most restrictive method. It is necessary to have clean and suitable jars, to sterilize them well, to be able to store them...
With freezing, tomatoes can be easily preserved, without long preparation or special equipment. It's also a great way to get fresh tomatoes that have retained all their taste and nutritional qualities.
It is entirely possible to freeze raw tomatoes. Simply wash them and place them on a baking sheet before putting them in the freezer. Copyright (c) 2020 New Africa/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
Can I freeze raw tomatoes?
It is entirely possible to freeze raw tomatoes. Simply wash them and place them on a baking sheet before putting them in the freezer. Once well seared, you can transfer them to a bag. This technique helps you avoid the formation of a "block" of tomatoes, which leaves you the option to help yourself to your frozen tomatoes as you go. You can also peel them before freezing. The most practical thing to do is to scald them in order to remove the skin more easily. Then let them cool before placing them in the freezer.
Can you cut tomatoes into chunks before freezing?
Of course! You can freeze your tomatoes whole, sliced, cubed, and even gutted! The technique remains the same regardless of how you prefer to prepare your tomatoes: you have to freeze them on a tray before putting them in a bag.
How do you store cherry tomatoes in the freezer?
Cherry tomatoes store in the same way as larger tomatoes. They can be frozen whole, cut or peeled.
Cooked tomatoes can also be frozen, both plain (pureed or cubed) and cooked (in sauce). Copyright (c) 2020 Ahanov Michael/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
Can you freeze cooked tomatoes?
Cooked tomatoes can also be frozen, both plain (pureed or cubed) or cooked (in sauce). You can even freeze tomatoes stuffed with rice or meat for a complete meal that's ready to thaw. Practice!