Garden Tomato Paste

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Garden Tomato Paste

Source: Jan in Lanark at Recipezaar

 

 

7 lbs (3.17 kg) meaty tomatoes, such as plum

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped onions

2 tablespoons (6 tsp) chopped fresh basil or

1 tablespoon (3 tsp) dried basil

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

6 whole cloves

8 peppercorns

2 cloves garlic , chopped

 

 

1. Wash tomatoes and remove cores; coarsely chop - no need to peel.

 

2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine tomatoes with remaining ingredients.

 

3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring

occasionally, about 25-30 minutes or until all ingredients are soft.

 

4.Press through a foodmill (preferable) or sieve.

 

5. Return to a clean heavy saucepan and cook over very low heat for

about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until very thick. May take a bit

longer.

 

6. Cool and pack into ice cube trays.

 

7. Freeze and transfer to freezer bags.