12 Easy Canning Tomatoes Recipes for Beginners

Tomato Basil Sauce

This classic tomato basil sauce is perfect for pasta dishes and is a great way to preserve summer's bounty.

Ingredients:

• 10 pounds ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking method:

1. Blanche and peel tomatoes, then chop them.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Stir in fresh basil and cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Pour into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 40 minutes.

Spicy Tomato Salsa

This zesty salsa is perfect for chips or as a topping for grilled meats.

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 jalapeño peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Dice tomatoes and combine with onion, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeños in a large pot.
2. Stir in lime juice and salt; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Spoon into sterilized jars and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Tomato Jam

Sweet and tangy, this tomato jam is a perfect pairing for cheese or as a unique spread for sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Core and chop tomatoes.
2. Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring often, until thickened (about 1.5 hours).
4. Transfer to sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Enhance the flavor of your sauces with the rich taste of roasted garlic.

Ingredients:

• 8 pounds tomatoes
• 2 heads garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking method:

1. Roast garlic heads in the oven until soft.
2. Peel and chop tomatoes.
3. In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 1 hour, until thickened.
5. Pour into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 35 minutes.

Tomato Ketchup

Homemade ketchup has a richer, fresher taste than store-bought varieties.

Ingredients:

• 8 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cups vinegar
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Cooking method:

1. Puree tomatoes and strain to remove seeds and skins.
2. Combine strained tomatoes with vinegar, sugar, salt, paprika, and allspice in a pot.
3. Simmer until thick (about 1.5 hours).
4. Pour into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 20 minutes.

Bruschetta in a Jar

Capture the fresh flavors of bruschetta with this easy canning recipe.

Ingredients:

• 10 cups diced tomatoes
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking method:

1. Mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Pack into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 15 minutes.

Tomato Relish

This tangy relish is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to sandwiches and burgers.

Ingredients:

• 6 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Core and dice tomatoes.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
4. Spoon into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 15 minutes.

Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce

Add a gourmet touch to your sauces by infusing them with fresh herbs.

Ingredients:

• 8 pounds tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh mixed herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Cooking method:

1. Peel and chop tomatoes.
2. In a pot, heat olive oil and add tomatoes, herbs, salt, and sugar.
3. Simmer for 45 minutes until thickened.
4. Remove herbs and pour sauce into sterilized jars.
5. Process in a water bath for 40 minutes.

Italian Spiced Tomato Chutney

This richly spiced tomato chutney pairs perfectly with cheese boards.

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds tomatoes
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Peel and chop tomatoes.
2. Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened (about 1 hour).
4. Fill sterilized jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

This savory spread is perfect on toast or as an addition to charcuterie boards.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in water until soft.
2. Blend with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt until smooth.
3. Spoon into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 20 minutes.