TOMATO LEMON MARMALADE

Tomato Lemon Marmalade image

This is a marmalade I make for our church bazaar every fall. It always sells out in no time at all.-Mrs. Helen Witt, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 9 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 medium ripe tomatoes
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 4 large)
2 medium lemons, seeded and finely chopped
6 cups sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
8 whole cloves

Steps:

Peel, quarter and chop the tomatoes; place in a colander to drain. Transfer to a Dutch oven; add apples and lemons. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add sugar and ginger. Tie cloves in a cheesecloth bag; add to the pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat; simmer for 40 minutes, stirring frequently., Remove spice bag. Carefully ladle hot mixture into nine hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.