Old Fashioned Spiced Tomato Preserves

* Exported from MasterCook *

Old Fashioned Spiced Tomato Preserves

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups prepared tomatoes -- (2 1/4 lb.)
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 box sure-jell fruit pectin
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Scald, peel and chop tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasiona
lly. Measure 3 cups into a 6 or 8 quart saucepot. Add lemon juice, grated lemo
n rind, allspice, cinnamon and ground cloves to tomatoes. Measure sugar and se
t aside.

Stir sure-jell fruit pectin into prepared tomatoes. (Saucepot must be no more
than 1/3 full to allow for a full rolling boil.) Bring to a full boil over hi
gh heat, stirring constantly. At once stir in sugar. Stir and bring to a full
rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Then boil hard 1 minute, s
tirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Skim off foam with large metal spoon. Immediately ladle into hot sterilized j
ars, leaving 1/4 inch space at top. With a damp cloth, wipe jar rims and threa
ds clean.

Immediately cover jars with hot lids. Screw bands on firmly. Let stand to co
ol. Check seals. Store jam in a cool dry place. Yield: approximately 5 cups.

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