Lisa Cohen
Tomatoes
How to Freeze Them: You can’t toss fresh tomatoes in the freezer and expect great results, but
you can freeze tomato sauce for later.
Ladle the cooled sauce (without the pasta) into resealable plastic bags, filling each halfway. Lay the bags flat on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then stand the bags upright. Store for up
to 3 months. To reheat the sauce, thaw it in a microwave on low heat or in
the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to
a saucepan, cover, and warm over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
Recipe to Make Now: Perfect Tomato SaladRecipe to Make Later: Linguine with Tomato SauceCorn
How to Freeze It: Break each ear of uncooked sweet corn in half, then stand each half on end in a baking dish or large bowl. With a paring knife, slice downward to remove the kernels from the cob. Transfer the kernels to a container or resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe to Make Now: Summer Succotash and Spiced LambRecipe to Make Later: Sweet Corn ChowderPlums
How to Freeze Them: Rinse the plums and pat dry. Do not
peel. Cut each one in half, discarding the pits. Slice the fruit into wedges about
1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a container or resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, place the container on a counter for 1 to 2 hours or rinse quickly under cool water. Pat the plums dry. Use immediately after thawing.
Recipe to Make Now: Fresh Plums with Polenta CakeRecipe to Make Later: Pork Chops with Warm Plum SaucePeaches
How to Freeze Them: Rinse the peaches and pat dry. Do
not peel them. Cut each one in half, discarding the pits. Slice the fruit into wedges about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer
to a container or resealable plastic
bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, place the container on a counter for 1 to 2 hours or rinse quickly under cool water. Pat the peaches dry. Use immediately after thawing.
Recipe to Make Now: Caramelized Peaches with Ice CreamRecipe to Make Later: Rustic Peach TartMore Recipes
For more ways to extend the tastes of summer well into the colder months, see
Recipes for Frozen Summer Produce.
