| Tomatoes are one of those rare fruits that | | | | * medium size sauce pan |
| actually have more benefit for your health when | | | | * 8 or more ripe tomatoes |
| cooked. Canned stewed tomatoes or tomato | | | | * freezer space |
| juice purchased at the grocery store have many | | | | Remove the stems and any bad spots, cut the |
| additives, and can be high in salt. The best way to | | | | tomatoes in half or quarter depending on size, and |
| control the quality of the tomato juice you use in | | | | cook down to a juice in a sauce pan. A potato |
| cooking is to can the tomatoes yourself. | | | | masher can help speed things along and make it |
| I grow a lot of tomato plants so that I can make | | | | more consistent, but not necessary if you prefer |
| stewed tomatoes and can it for use in the winter. | | | | more whole tomatoes. Pour the juice into the jars |
| But I don't like to spend the whole day canning | | | | and put lids on. When they've completely cooled, |
| like we did when I was a kid. Here's a quick and | | | | place them in your freezer. That's it - no boiling |
| easier way of doing it that I've found works just | | | | the jars and waiting for them to seal - you're |
| as well - it only takes about 30 minutes and you | | | | done! |
| can put them up even if you only have a few | | | | I've used this method for years, the stewed |
| ripen at a time. | | | | tomatoes taste great, and will keep for over a |
| Supplies | | | | year in the freezer. |
| * small canning jars and lids | | | | |