Basil Tomatoes

1. 1

   Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 45 seconds.

2. 2

   Plunge in cold water, peel, core and quarter.

3. 3

   Put 4 cups wedges in a pan and crush.

4. 4

   Quickly heat to boiling.

5. 5

   Add the rest of the tomatoes and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and add basil.

8. 8

   Stir well.

9. 9

   Put 1 T lemon juice in each sterilized pint jar or 2 T lemon juice in each sterilized quart jar.

10. 10

    Ladle tomatoes into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.

11. 11

    Remove bubbles, seal, and process 35 minutes for pints, 45 minutes for quarts.

12. 12

    If freezing product leave 1 1/2 inch head space, seal and freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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