Plum Tomato Halves Packed in Tomato Juice

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   Sterilize 4 1-pt.

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   canning jars and lids by boiling jars 10 minutes in large pot of water and simmering new lids in small separate saucepan 15 minutes.

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   Leave jars and lids in simmering water until ready to use.

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   Score shallow X on bottom of each tomato.

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   Working in batches, blanch tomatoes 1 to 2 minutes in large pot of boiling water.

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   Transfer to large bowl of cold water.

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   Remove tomato skins and cores, and cut in half over bowl to catch tomato juice.

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   Measure 1 Tbs.

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   lemon juice into bottom of each jar.

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    Pack tomato halves in sterilized jars.

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    Bring prepared tomato juice and reserved fresh tomato juice to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.

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    Pour hot tomato juice over tomatoes in jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.

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    Using a knife or wooden chopstick, remove any air bubbles.

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    Wipe rims, seal jars with lids, and process in boiling water bath 1 hour 25 minutes.

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    Remove jars from boiling water bath with tongs, and cool on counter.

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    When jars are cool enough to handle, test seals.

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    Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 1 month.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.