It seems like a lot of tomatoes, but it is only three pounds. To deal with small batches of ripe tomatoes from the garden, I am going to Vitamix them and then freeze them so that I can process them when I have enough.
How easy is that! Four pounds of pureed tomatoes, ready to freeze.
This year I am going to make tomato sauce from our garden tomatoes. I am going to use a Ball Basil-Garlic Tomato Sauce Recipe http://www.freshpreserving.com/recipe.aspx?r=45 , slightly modified to use the Vitamix.
Half Recipe
Makes about 3 (16 oz) pints
You will need:
10 lb tomatoes (about 30 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 large)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp finely minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice per hot jar
3 (16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 large)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp finely minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice per hot jar
3 (16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands
Directions:
1.) PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
2.) WASH tomatoes; drain. Remove blossom ends. Puree in Vitamix. Set aside.
3.) SAUTE onion and garlic in olive oil until transparent in large saucepot. Add tomatoes. Add basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until volume is reduced by half, stirring to prevent sticking.
4.) ADD 1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice to each hot jar. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
5.) PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water canner for 35 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check for seal after 24 hours. Lids should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
2.) WASH tomatoes; drain. Remove blossom ends. Puree in Vitamix. Set aside.
3.) SAUTE onion and garlic in olive oil until transparent in large saucepot. Add tomatoes. Add basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until volume is reduced by half, stirring to prevent sticking.
4.) ADD 1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice to each hot jar. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
5.) PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water canner for 35 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check for seal after 24 hours. Lids should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
