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Canned Cherry Tomatoes
Preserve whole cherry tomatoes using the NCHFP water bath canning method. These sweet, whole tomatoes are perfect for pasta, toast, curries, and anywhere you'd use fresh cherry tomatoes.
👥 32 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 35m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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Prepare Equipment
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Fill your water bath canner and bring to a boil. Wash jars in hot soapy water and keep warm. Prepare lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Set Up Blanching Station
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Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Prepare a bowl of ice water (or cold well water) beside it.
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Blanch and Peel
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Working in small batches, drop cherry tomatoes into simmering water for 5 to ⏱️ 10 seconds, just until the skins start to split. Transfer immediately to ice water. Slip off skins with a gentle pinch and discard any cores or damaged portions.
cherry tomatoes (firm ripe, any variety (Sun Gold, grape, yellow pear, etc.))13 pounds
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Prepare Tomatoes (Hot Pack)
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For hot pack: Place peeled tomatoes in a large pot, add enough water to cover, and boil gently for ⏱️ 5 minutes. For raw pack: Keep peeled tomatoes aside and bring a separate pot of water to a boil.
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Add Acidifier
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Add 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice OR 1/2 teaspoon citric acid to each hot quart jar (1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid per pint). Add 1 teaspoon salt per quart if desired.
bottled lemon juice (1 tablespoons per pint, OR use 1/4 tsp citric acid per pint)9 Tbsp
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Fill Jars
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Pack tomatoes into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cover with hot cooking liquid (hot pack) or boiling water (raw pack), maintaining 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed.
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Seal Jars
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Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth. Center lids on jars and apply bands fingertip-tight.
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Process
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Place jars in water bath canner, ensuring they're covered by 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring to a rolling boil and process for the time appropriate to your altitude (see notes). When done, turn off heat and let jars sit ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing.
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Cool and Store
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Place jars on a towel-lined counter and let cool undisturbed for 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, remove bands, and store in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
34 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
347 mg
protein Content
2 g
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
0.03 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.13 g
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