Bruschetta In A Jar

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A new friend on a forum i read posted this recipe from the ball complete book of home canning. haven't tried it yet, but sounds yummy. can't wait for those tomatoes to come on.

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Steps

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In large deep stainless steel saucepan , combine garlic , wine , wine vinegar , water , sugar , basil , oregano and balsamic vinegar.

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Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat , stirring occasionally.

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Reduce heat , cover and boil gently , for 5 minutes , until garlic is heated through.

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Remove from heat.

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Pack tomatoes into hot jars to within a generous 1 / 2 inch of top of jar.

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Ladle hot vinegar mixture into jar to cover tomatoes , leaving 1 / 2 inch headspace.

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Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace , if necessary , by adding hot liquid.

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Wipe rim.

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Center lid on jar.

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Screw band down until resistance is met , then increase to finger.

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Place jars in canner , ensuring they are completely covered with water.

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Bring to a boil and process for 20 minutes.

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Remove canner lid.

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Wait 5 minutes , then remove jars , cool and store.

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Ingredients

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garlic cloves, dry white wine, white wine vinegar, water, granulated sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, balsamic vinegar, plum tomatoes