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                            TOMATO PRESERVES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2       lb           Very ripe, sweet tomatoes
  2       lb           Sugar
  1                    Vanilla bean
 10       oz           Water

 Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman TOMATO
 PRESERVES In a wide preserving pan boil the sugar and
 water to a syrup. Add the tomatoes, skinned and
 sliced. Boil steadily, stirring fairly often, for
 about 35 minutes. Put in the vanilla bean (vanilla
 essence will not do). Cook for approximately 10-15
 minutes longer, or until setting point is reached.
 Remove the vanilla pod, skim the jam, and let it cool
 for a few minutes before turning it into small jars.

 The cookbook says this is "particularly good when
 eaten in the French way, as a sweet, with fresh cream
 cheese or plain pouring cream."



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