Tomato Preserve Recipe 1 ingredients

• 6 pounds tomatoes, peeled, cut in halves
• 8 cups sugar
• 2 lemons, juice and meat (no rind)
• pinch of salt

To prepare this Tomato Preserve Recipe 1, first scald the tomatoes in boiling water and remove skin. Cut them in halves. Press out with the hands the juice of the tomatoes. Add the sugar and salt and the juice and meat of. the lemons to the tomato juice. Cook quickly until thick with sugar. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Put covers on the jars and adjust the clamps. Do not wipe the syrup from the tops or rubber rings before sealing. Bacteria may be introduced by wiping.

Place the sealed jars back in the wash boiler, cover with hot water to 6 to 8 inches above the tops of the jars, bring to boiling point and let boil for 20 minutes for pint size jars and 30 minutes for quart size jars. The jars must be filled full. This preserve should be of a rich red color.