tomato preserves

How To Make tomato preserves

• 1

  Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to sugar, lemon, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook gently until tomatoes become clear.
• 2

  Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cover and let stand overnight, in a cool place.
• 3

  Heat to boiling. Pack tomato pieces and lemon into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove spice bag from remaining liquid (syrup) and boil for 2 to 4 more minutes. Pour hot mixture over tomatoes. Wipe jar rims with hot cloth to allow for proper sealing.
• 4

  Remove air bubbles from jars, cap, and process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes
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