Green Tomato Preserves

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   1. Chop tomatoes into medium pieces.

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   2. Halve and slice lemon in thin strips.

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   3. Dump into a gigantic pot.

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   4. Add all the sugar.

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   5. Add enough water to come about 2/3 up the tomatoes.

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   6. Turn on medium-high heat and stir till sugar is dissolved.

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   7. Once it reaches a gentle boil, reduce heat till just it just keeps the boil.

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   8. It will take around 3 hours to reduce the mixture to a jam consistency. Just let it bubble away until it sets up on a cold plate. Stir occasionally to help break down the tomatoes.

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   9. Sterilize jars and lids (I got seven 8-oz. and give 12-oz. jars out of this amount).

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    10. Skim any foam off the surface and ladle into hot jars.

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    11. Wipe edges, seal, and process preserves for 10 minutes in a water bath.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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