*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Tomato Preserves

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Preserves

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Sweet tomatoes -- very ripe
   2       lb           Sugar
   1                    Vanilla bean
  10       oz           Water

  In a wide preserving pan boil the sugar and water to a syrup. Add
  the tomatoes, skinned and sliced. Boil steadily, stirring fairly
  often, for about 35 minutes. Put in the vanilla bean. Vanilla
  essence will not do. Cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes
  longer, or until setting point is reached. Remove the vanilla pod,
  skim the jam, and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it
  into small jars.
  
  The cookbook says this is "particularly good when eaten in the
  French way, as a sweet, with fresh cream cheese or plain pouring
  cream."
 
  Posted by: Janice Norman


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