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Overhead of open zip-lock freezer bag filled with cored and individually frozen tomatoes.

How to Freeze Tomatoes

Frozen tomatoes work perfectly in place of canned diced tomatoes in recipes. Learn how to freeze tomatoes in our easy tutorial!
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: General
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 33kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatoes

Instructions

  • Rinse the tomatoes under cool water and pat dry. Use a sharp knife to core the tomatoes.
  • Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid.
  • Transfer the tomatoes to freezer containers and bags, and freeze until use.

Video

Notes

This can be done for any amount of tomatoes, as long as you keep them in a single layer on your baking sheet for the initial freeze. This may require you to do the freezing in batches.
To peel your tomatoes, rinse the frozen tomatoes under water for about 10 seconds, and the peels should slip right off.
Frozen tomatoes will be good for 8-12 months with most freezer containers or bags, though they will last for 2-3 years if vacuum sealed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1511IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg