Tomato Jam

Instructions

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   Yield: about 9 medium glass jars 3 cups prepared tomatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lemons) 6 1/2 cups (2 pounds 14 ounces) granulated sugar 1 bottle pectin "Certo" (I think that's the 2 packages that come in the box nowadays, check with Certo if unsure) First prepare tomatoes.

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   Scald, peel, chop the fully ripe tomatoes.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Measure 3 cups of that into a large saucepan.

5. 5

   Add the lemon rind and juice to the tomatoes.

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   Add the exact measure of sugar and mix well.

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   Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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   Remove from heat and add pectin.

9. 9

   Skim off foam with metal spoon.

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    Then stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool slightly and prevent floating "fruit." Ladle into glass jars and you can use 1/8 inch of melted paraffin on top or use sealing lids.