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                  Old Fashioned Spiced Tomato Preserves

Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Preserves

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      c             Prepared tomatoes (2-1/4 lb)
     1/4  c             Lemon juice
   4 1/2  c             Sugar
   1                    Box sure-jell fruit pectin
   1 1/2  ts            Lemon zest -- grated
     1/2  ts            Cinnamon
     1/2  ts            Allspice
     1/4  ts            Ground cloves

Scald, peel and chop tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Measure 3 cups into a 6 or 8 qt saucepot. Add lemon
juice, grated lemon rind, allspice, cinnamon, and ground cloves to
tomatoes. Measure sugar and set 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 high 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, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Skim off foam with large metal spoon. Immediately ladle into hot
sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" space at top. With a damp cloth, wipe
jar rims and threads clean.

Immediately cover jars with hot lids. Screw bands on firmly. Let
stand to cool. Check seals. Store jam in a cool dry place.

Yield: 5 Cups

Busted by Sooz


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