homemade tomato preserves

Tyler, TX
Updated on Jun 26, 2012

I love old fashioned preserves (tomato, watermelon, green grape). They taste wonderful and remind me of my mother's kitchen.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield makes 6 pints

Ingredients

  • 7 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1 - lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boxes surejell

How To Make homemade tomato preserves

  • Step 1
    Scaled, peel and crush 7 cups of ripe tomatoes. Combine crushed tomatoes (do not drain off liquid or seeds) and SureJell over mediumj high heat. Bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down.
  • Step 2
    Add sugar all at once, stirring constantly: boil at a hard boil for 12-15 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars, cap and rim jars.
  • Step 3
    Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes after water comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and tighten rims. Let cool. Be sure to listen for the pop as the jars seal.

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