Ripe Tomato Preserves
A classic recipe for preserving ripe tomatoes, resulting in a sweet and flavorful preserve.
Ingredients
- 7 pounds Round yellow tomatoes
- 7 pounds Granulated sugar
- 3 lemons Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1Peel the round yellow tomatoes. Combine the peeled tomatoes, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand together overnight at room temperature.
- 2The next day, drain off the syrup from the tomato mixture into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Continue boiling until the syrup thickens slightly.
- 3Gently put the tomatoes into the boiling syrup and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove the fruit from the syrup using a skimmer and spread it on clean dishes or trays to cool slightly.
- 4Continue boiling the syrup until it thickens to your desired consistency. Just before removing from the heat, stir in the remaining lemon juice. Carefully put the fruit into sterilized jars and fill the jars with the hot syrup, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars clean.
- 5Seal the jars with lids and rings. Let the jars cool completely. Check the seals by pressing on the center of the lid; it should not flex. Store in a cool, dark place.
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