Frozen Tomato Cubes — FarmPal

Freezing recipe yielding About 80 cubes. Stores for 12 months frozen.

Method
freezing
Yield
About 80 cubes
Storage
12 months frozen
Difficulty
beginner

Ingredients

  • •10 lbs ripe tomatoes
  • •Olive oil (optional)
  • •Salt (optional)
  • •Fresh basil (optional)
  • •Ice cube trays

Instructions

  1. 1Wash tomatoes, remove cores and any bad spots
  2. 2Puree in blender until smooth
  3. 3Strain if desired for smoother texture
  4. 4Season with salt if desired
  5. 5Pour into ice cube trays
  6. 6Freeze until solid (4-6 hours)
  7. 7Pop cubes into freezer bags
  8. 8Remove air and seal
  9. 9Each cube = approximately 2 tablespoons
  10. 10Add directly to soups, sauces, and stews