How Do You Make Easy Tomato Marmalade The Recipe?
The crisp mornings of the fall signal the time for the final harvesting of the summer tomatoes left on the vines. If you have already made spaghetti sauce and tomato juice with your bounty, why not make tomato marmalade? Small half pint decorated jars of tomato marmalade make wonderful Christmas holiday gifts. There is no better way to spice up a fresh from the oven or iron skillet piece of cornbread. This article will tell you how. Ingredients: 5-1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes 3 oranges, thinly sliced 2 lemons, thinly sliced 6 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 sticks cinnamon or equivalent ground 1 tablespoon whole cloves or equivalent ground Directions: Peel, chop and drain the tomatoes into a large glass bowl. Make sure to remove any bruised or blemished spots. Cut the thinly sliced oranges and lemons into quarters and add to tomatoes. Add the sugar and salt. Mix well and place in large heavy duty kettle. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to kettle. Bring mixture to a full boil and boil
