Jams & Jelly (Tomato )

Tomato Jam

Contributor: Ruby


3 cups tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 box Sure Jell

Scald, peel and chop tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Measure 3 cups into 6 or 8 quart kettle. Add 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground cloves to tomatoes. Continue with direction #4. #4 Measure sugar, set aside. #5 Stir sure jell into prepared fruit. #6 Bring to full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. All at once, stir in the sugar. Stir bring to full rolling boil. Boil one minute. #7 Skin off foam. Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/4 head space. With damp cloth wipe jar rim and threads. Immediately cover jars with hot lids. Screw band on firmly.
Edition: 5