The Homemade Pantry's Roasted Tomatoes for the Freezer

Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade Pantry, has figured out a way to freeze summer tomatoes so that they retain their sweetness all year long. Her method involves snatching up pounds of gorgeous summer tomatoes and giving them a low and slow roast with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. This slow cooking method concentrates all of that great tomato flavor, making them perfect for freezing and breaking out during the cooler, tomato-less months for a bright taste of summer.

Tomato Jam

Tomatoes are perfect candidates for end-of-the-summer jam and this jam is absolutely delicious on a BLT, a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich, on burgers, or as an accompaniment to fish.

Fresh Tomato and Caramelized Onion Jam

The bright sweet and tart flavor of in-season tomatoes are preserved in this jam to keep that deliciousness coming into the fall.

Tomato Raisins (Oven-Dried Whole Cherry Tomatoes)

This recipe for dehydrated cherry tomatoes yields jammy, plump, and concentrated tomatoes that are like sweet-savory tomato raisins.

Raw Tomato Coulis

A quick and easy purée made from fresh raw tomatoes, which can then be tossed with pasta along with olive oil and basil, or spread on crusty bread and drizzled with olive oil, among other applications.

Perfect Sour Cherry Jam

This is a simple jam with the perfect balance between sweet and sour. Simmering the cherries before adding the other ingredients helps to create a juicier, more spreadable jam.

Strawberry-Tarragon Jam

Adding a small handful of chopped fresh herbs is a great way to enliven your favorite jam recipes. This strawberry-tarragon jam has hints of anise and lemon. Try pairing it with goat cheese or use it as a filling between shortbread cookies. This recipe yields about four and half jars. Give four as gifts and keep the half-jar for yourself.

Roasted Plum and Lemon Verbena Jam

Take advantage of cooling temperatures by roasting plums for this late-summer jam.

Quick-Cooked Tomato Purée (Passata di Pomodoro)

A quick and easy puree made from fresh tomatoes, which can then be used in any recipe calling for a tomato puree.

Fig, Raspberry and Lemon Jam

You can really taste each individual component of this jam, from the fig's subtle perfume, to the bold raspberries, to the tart lemon. The robust flavors would pair perfectly with hearty, flavorful breads like cornbread or crusty sour dough.