An old fashion favorite.
Tomato Marmalade (The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest)
1 med. orange peeled - reserve peel in strips
1 lemon, peeled - reserve peel in strips
5 lbs. tomatoes, peeled, cored, & chopped - about 8 cups
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups sugar
Carefully remove, discard membrane from citrus & chop the fruit.
Combine citrus with tomatoes in a heavy 8 qt. nonreactive pot.
Add vinegar, spices, & sugar to pot. Bring to a boil over high heat,
then lower heat to simmer uncovered for 1 hour or more until mixture
is reduced to about 4 cups. Stire freguently being careful not to burn.
Ladle into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/4 headspace. Cap & seal.
Process 5 mins. in 180 degrees BWB canner. Yeilds 4 - 1/2 pints.
Calories 93 carbs 24g Fat <1g Sodium 6 mg per 2-oz. serving. |