Before the first frost I had to pull a lot of tomatoes that were green. I bought two bananas, put everything on a lined tray and put it all on a paper bag and the back of the cabinet. Over 2kg of late harvest ripe tomatoes grown from seeds I got at the library for free. Though I did have to buy bananas.
Cost: 59¢
I feel like I can feel the texture difference. I haven’t done a double blind test but I’ve always known and confirmed it in the past. Tomatoes are 94% water. That water expands when it freezes and rips apart the fine fibers that would normally stay intact but soften when cooked. It results in a mealy texture I’m not fond of.
And, as mentioned, I really don’t want stuff like this clogging up my freezer. I’ve had three refrigerator and freezer fails in the last 8 years. By canning things I make them shelf stable. No electricity required for storage. No waiting for things to thaw.
Canning is also fun. Physically annoying but fun!
Also sometimes sticky, depending on what’s being canned lol
I save all my canning beans days for when it’s winter and there is no humidity in the house. Fire up a few canners and steam the house while prepping beans for the coming year.
Its why I’ll can in the middle of the night, it’s cooler!