Grandma howard's tomato jam

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ Orange
½ Lemon
3 cups Tomatoes; peeled, chopped about 1 3/4 lb
1 pack Pectin crystals; 57 g
4½ cup Sugar, granulated

Directions

D. Brian Loewen, Toronto First prize Winner Relishes, Pickles, Jams and Preserves

"This recipe has been in the family since my great grandmother begun making it as a frugal jam for her family. Generations of Loewen/Howard women have made it as a mainstay of family breakfasts.

My father particularly enjoyed the jam, but with a family of three sons, there seemed to be no one to carry on the tradition. That changed however, when my brother presented my father with a year's supply of tomato jam one Christmas. These are, after all, the 90s." Halve and seed orange and lemon. In food processir, finely shop fruit with rind. Transfer to heavy saucepan; add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until rind is tender.

Stir in pectin. Return to boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in sugar; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring, for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and skim off foam. Pour into hot sterlized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal jars; process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Store in cool, dark, dry place. MAKES: ABOUT 5 CUPS SOURCE: Heritage Recipe Contest, Canadian Living magazine to celebrate Canada's 125th birthday

posted by Anne MacLellan

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