HOMEMADE TOMATO PRESERVES

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

Provided by Carol Lattier

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 c crushed tomatoes
7 c sugar
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp salt
4 box surejell

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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