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How to freeze tomatoes in a freezer bag

How to Freeze Tomatoes (the Easy Peasy Way!)

Servings: 1 quart bag
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
The easiest way to freeze fresh tomatoes.
5 from 11 votes

Special Equipment

  • none

Ingredients

  • fresh tomatoes enough to fit in your freezer bags
  • freezer bags
  • a straw not necessary

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the tomatoes.
  • Place on a freezer-safe tray and freeze until firm.
  • Place as many tomatoes into a zippered freezer bag (do not use a non-freezer bag).
  • Close the zipper almost to the end then choose 5 OR 6 below.
  • Place the bag into a bowl of water (being sure not to let any water enter into the bag) which will push out the air, then close the zipper completely. This is the best method.
  • Insert the straw into the bag and suck out the air from the bag and quickly finish closing the bag at the same time. This will remove more air which will help keep the tomatoes longer.
  • Place in the freezer for up to a year.

Notes

  • Make sure to use ripe tomatoes.
  • Make sure you use the same end of the straw to suck out the air if doing more than one bag (for health and safety reasons). DO NOT BLOW INTO THE BAG.