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Canning Tomatoes

Equipment

  • Pint-sized canning jars with new lids Essential
  • Large saucepan Essential
  • Water bath canner
  • Jar lifter
  • Canning funnel
  • Clean cloth for wiping jars

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice to each jar

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add tomatoes (in batches if needed) and allow to boil until skins split.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a dish.
  • Allow them to cool slightly.
  • Repeat until all tomatoes have been done.
  • Gently peel skins off of the tomatoes and cut off tops.
  • Drain the pot that you boiled the tomatoes in and add skinned tomatoes back to this pot.
  • You can dice, slice or even mash the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and stir often, boiling gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to each jar.
  • Pour in your tomato mixture., leaving a l/4" headspace.
  • Tap the jars to release any bubbles.
  • Wipe the rim of the jar.
  • Add the lid and ring and secure tightly.
  • Process in a water bath for 35-45 minutes.