Tomato Preserves
A lovely way to use up those tomatoes! From the ball blue book of canning! prep time includes marinating time.
Steps
Wash and drain tomatoes.
Do not core tomatoes.
Tie spices and gingerroot in a spice bag.
Combine spice bag , sugar , lemon and water in a large saucepot.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Add tomatoes.
Cook gently until tomatoes become transparent , stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place.
Remove spice bag.
Remove tomatoes and lemon from syrup.
Boil syrup 2 to 3 minutes or longer to thicken.
Return tomatoes and lemon to syrup.
Boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Skim foam if necessary.
Ladle hot preserves into hot jars , leaving 1 / 4 inch headspace.
Adjust two-piece caps.
Process 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Yield: about 6 half-pints.
Ingredients
yellow tomatoes, pickling spices, gingerroot, sugar, lemon, water