Canning Crushed or Diced Tomatoes
- Approximately 3-1/4 pounds of tomatoes per quart, or 1-3/4 pounds per
pint.
- Before canning blanch, peel and deseed the fruit.
- In a large pot, add a little olive oil and bring the tomatoes to a boil. Crush
them with a spoon as they cook for 5 minutes.
- Before canning add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to each quart jar
and 1/2 teaspoon (optional) of salt, or for pints; 1 tablespoon of lemon
juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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