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Basil Tomatoes Recipe

Capture the taste of summer with this easy recipe for preserving fresh tomatoes! Skip the salt and use zesty lemon juice for a vibrant, flavorful twist perfect for salsas, pasta sauces, and more. This method ensures your tomatoes retain their deliciousness for months to come. A simple yet incredibly rewarding way to enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes all year round!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 215 mins
Calories 102.3 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Tomatoes

  • 4 pounds ripe tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice per pint jar or 2 teaspoons per quart jar

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How to Make Basil Tomatoes

  1. Wash 4 pounds of ripe tomatoes and blanch them by dipping in boiling water for 45 seconds.
  2. Immediately plunge the tomatoes into a bowl of ice water. Peel, core, and quarter the tomatoes.
  3. Place 4 cups of quartered tomatoes in a large saucepan and gently crush them with a potato masher or your hands.
  4. Bring the crushed tomatoes to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the remaining quartered tomatoes to the pan and return to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped.
  8. Stir well to combine the basil and tomatoes.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to each sterilized pint jar or 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to each sterilized quart jar.
  10. Ladle the tomato mixture into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  11. Remove air bubbles by running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jars. Wipe the rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes for pints or 45 minutes for quarts.
  12. For freezing, leave 1 1/2 inches of headspace, seal tightly, and freeze.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

1g

Carbs

7g

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Weeknight Time To Make Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Canning Vegetables American Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings Technique 4 Hours Or Less