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    Home » Canning/Preserving

    Crushed Tomatoes Recipe for Home Canning

    Updated: Sep 17, 2020 · Published: Aug 21, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Crushed Tomatoes

    If you're a fan of tomatoes, you've probably cooked with crushed tomatoes a time or twenty. Likely, unless you're an old school cook who makes everything from scratch and were brought up that way, those crushed tomatoes were probably purchased at the store and came in a can.

    We've all been there. We've used store-bought crushed tomatoes too...and they are great.

    canned crushed tomatoes in a glass jar with crackers

    Home Canned Tomatoes are Fresher Tomatoes

    The thing about canning your own tomatoes, whether you're putting up Whole Canned Tomatoes at home, enjoying some fresh Pico Sauce, or taking a turn at canning Crushed Tomatoes - they are the freshest canned tomatoes you'll ever taste.

    Straight from Your Garden Into a Jar

    Think about it.

    Learn How to Can With Tomatoes

    When you can your own produce--or put it up in the freezer for that matter--you're taking a few steps out of the ordinary produce to store approach. In fact, you're picking vegetables fresh and preserving them right away.

    On the other hand, if you were to buy canned tomatoes at a store, many of those tomatoes are picked before they have reached their peak flavor and ripeness--which results in a less flavorful tomato sauce.

    canned crushed tomatoes being served in a glass jar

    Get the Flavor You Deserve - DIY Crushed Tomatoes

    Crushed Tomatoes are easy to make, and follow a simple set of instructions.

    Recipe is per quart jar:

    • 2 and ¾ lbs tomatoes
    • 2 Tbsp bottled lemon juice for each quart jar
    • 1 tsp salt

    Wash the tomatoes then dip in boiling water 30 to 60 seconds. Immediately dip in cold water. Slip off skins. Trim away any green areas and cut out core.

    Cut the tomatoes until they measure about 2 cups. Transfer to a large stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

    Use a potato masher to help crush tomatoes and release the juices. Stir often and add more tomatoes being careful to avoid scorching.

    The remaining tomatoes do not need to be crushed, as they will soften with heating and stirring. Continue until all tomatoes are added, then boil gently for 5 minutes.

    Add 2 Tbsp of lemon juice to each quart jar and then add the hot tomatoes into jars leaving a ½ inch to the top of the jar. 

    Compress the tomatoes into the jar until the spaces between them fill with juice, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rim and add the lid adjusting the band until finger tight. Don’t overtighten.

    Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 45 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

    Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Makes about 1 quart.

    Canning Crushed Tomatoes are very useful for a variety of recipes like chili, soup, stew and casseroles. Learn how to make crushed tomatoes and can them at home.

    Crushed Tomatoes

    All She Cooks
    Canning Crushed Tomatoes are very useful for a variety of recipes like chili, soup, stew and casseroles. Learn how to make crushed tomatoes and can them at home.
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    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 quart
    Calories 51 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Recipe is per quart jar:

    • 2 and ¾ lbs tomatoes
    • 2 Tbsp bottled lemon juice for each quart jar
    • 1 tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the tomatoes then dip in boiling water 30 to 60 seconds. Immediately dip in cold water. Slip off skins. Trim away any green areas and cut out core.
    • Cut the tomatoes until they measure about 2 cups. Transfer to a large stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a potato masher to help crush tomatoes and release the juices. Stir often and add more tomatoes being careful to avoid scorching. The remaining tomatoes do not need to be crushed, as they will soften with heating and stirring. Continue until all tomatoes are added, then boil gently for 5 minutes.
    • Add 2 Tbsp of lemon juice to each quart jar and then add the hot tomatoes into jars leaving a ½ inch to the top of the jar. Compress the tomatoes into the jar until the spaces between them fill with juice, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rim and add the lid adjusting the band until finger tight. Don’t overtighten.
    • Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 45 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Makes about 1 quart.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2338mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2049IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Chuky Reyna

      August 25, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      I'm totally fascinated with this recipe, Adriana! Tomatoes are a must in my home and kitchen!
      I'm gonna try it and let you know!

      Reply
    2. Rohtak

      August 12, 2020 at 12:24 am

      Truly simple and easy. So timely and a good find

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