Delight in Home-Canned Tomatoes
Capture the essence of summer with homemade canned tomatoes, perfect for enhancing winter meals. This straightforward process allows you to enjoy the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes year-round, ideal for sauces, soups, and sides. Relive the warmth of family traditions while filling your pantry with vibrant jars that bring comfort and joy to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 quart-sized jars 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs fresh Roma tomatoes
- 2 tbsp bottled lemon juice
- 1 tsp non-iodized salt
- Water (for blanching and canning)
- Canning jars (quart-sized)
Instructions
- Gather all supplies: fresh tomatoes, sterilized jars, lids, and a canning pot.
- Wash tomatoes thoroughly. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds until skins loosen; transfer to an ice bath.
- Peel skins off cooled tomatoes and chop into quarters.
- For each quart jar, add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp salt before packing tightly with chopped tomatoes.
- Fill jars with boiling water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal jars with lids.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 40 minutes (adjust for altitude). Allow to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg