TOMATO JAM

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This is a very good old time jam thats great on toasted english muffins-not to mention a great way to use a surplus of tomatoes.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 4 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs fully ripe tomatoes
1 lemon, sliced very thin
1 package powdered fruit pectin
4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Scald, peel, core and quarter tomatoes-Squeeze out seeds and juice reserving only the pulp.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 10 minutes-stirring frequently-uncovered.
  • Measure-you want 3 cups of pulp.
  • Put pulp, lemons and pectin in a large pot-stainless or enamel.
  • Bring to a full boil stirring constantly.
  • Add sugar and boil rapidly for another 3 min.
  • Cool for 5 min, stirring often.
  • Ladle into clean, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Process for 10 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 227.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 208.8, Protein 3.4

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