homemade tomato preserves
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
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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
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Step 1Scaled, 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.
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Step 2Add sugar all at once, stirring constantly: boil at a hard boil for 12-15 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars, cap and rim jars.
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Step 3Process 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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Category:
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