tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post1636074065864012740..comments2024-03-29T00:21:26.366-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: Canning Pureed Tomatoes for Pizza Sauces and SoupsJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-54138438415755948172015-08-11T10:09:11.021-05:002015-08-11T10:09:11.021-05:00Thank you! Canning rules state to use the purchase...Thank you! Canning rules state to use the purchased//bottled lemon juice. I often use fresh squeezed since we live near a lemon orchard but this is not suggested in canning books because acid levels are unknown. Hope this helps!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-54442365550344448622015-08-10T18:06:33.654-05:002015-08-10T18:06:33.654-05:00Hi I just stumbled onto your site and I LOVE it!!!...Hi I just stumbled onto your site and I LOVE it!!!!!! I find it so helpful. Thank-you so much for sharing. The lemon juice you use in your canning the tomatoes, is that fresh squeezed or can one use the bottled kind like from the health food store??Theresa P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11169820020214385427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-21207669292324281252014-09-16T07:34:28.856-05:002014-09-16T07:34:28.856-05:00Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing the final resul...Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing the final results! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-41649068409513875522014-09-16T07:24:00.855-05:002014-09-16T07:24:00.855-05:00Thank you for all the help and the technique you s...Thank you for all the help and the technique you showed in this post. I used the commenter's method of vita-mixing with skins & all and even with some wait times due to the jars cooking, still got things done before 3 o'clock.Writer200https://www.blogger.com/profile/15005710270591011780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-91127577846782728422014-09-15T06:56:05.385-05:002014-09-15T06:56:05.385-05:00Hi L,
I wouldn't do that because those are low...Hi L,<br />I wouldn't do that because those are low in acid vegetables and my recipe does not account for that. You may be able to find a can-able spaghetti sauce recipe online that would suit you. Unfortunately, I don't have one posted like that {yet}... Perhaps this one from a fellow blogger would suit you: <br /><br />http://oursimplelife-sc.com/spaghetti-sauce-canning-recipe/<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-84158966428460720572014-09-14T23:16:28.436-05:002014-09-14T23:16:28.436-05:00Thank you so much! Also, would it be safe to puree...Thank you so much! Also, would it be safe to puree the onion and pepper into the tomatoes before canning the whole thing?<br /> My Dad really would like me to do that for ease of preparation for soups/sauces/etc.<br /> I am slightly unsure of the safety, so would like to see what you say.<br />Thank you in advance.<br />LWriter200https://www.blogger.com/profile/15005710270591011780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-70102815467202416492014-09-13T21:21:51.970-05:002014-09-13T21:21:51.970-05:00You could do as many tomatoes as you want... And n...You could do as many tomatoes as you want... And no water in the puree... Hope it turns out well :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-82038125841827516482014-09-13T16:27:18.913-05:002014-09-13T16:27:18.913-05:00How much tomatoes - by weight - should be used for...How much tomatoes - by weight - should be used for this? Is there any water put into the puree?Writer200https://www.blogger.com/profile/15005710270591011780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-40563299548223554632013-10-14T16:53:43.204-05:002013-10-14T16:53:43.204-05:00Also, for the half gallon jars, make sure to add 2...Also, for the half gallon jars, make sure to add 2 TBSP lemon juice, 2 TSP sugar and 1 TSP fine seal salt into each jar (leaving 1 inch head space)….JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-66611154294109514942013-10-14T16:48:21.387-05:002013-10-14T16:48:21.387-05:00Hi there! Funny but last week I came to the same c...Hi there! Funny but last week I came to the same conclusion… to NOT peel! I was just telling my husband :) and he agreed wholeheartedly since he often helps when the bounty is out of control. I would do exactly as you mentioned above except I would use a blender as I don't have a vita-mix. I got the 45 minute time for quarts in my "Ball Blue Book" 1988 volume on page 23 for tomato juice. The difference is how they prepare the tomato juice such as simmer them and press through sieve, etc. However, their final product is all tomato and they used 45 minutes for quarts (they don't even bring their final product to a boil but I do). And, with the addition of the lemon juice, I feel quite secure with this procedure. I process the half gallon jars for 1 hour (however, you won't find a recipe in ball using those wonderful jars!!!) and feel safe for the reasons mentioned earlier and because it has worked for 15 years for me :) I am drooling at your large rectangular canner!!! If it can fit those half-gallon jars, your canning will go by FAST! Also, all my tomato puree recipes get simmered down into sauces and boiled in soups which gives it that much more safeness. Thanks for the kind words :) It is nice to know that someone is reading this stuff :) Let me know if you have any further questions, comments or ideas!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-10336604190291636562013-10-14T15:41:53.272-05:002013-10-14T15:41:53.272-05:00So glad I found your tomato puree post! I not onl...So glad I found your tomato puree post! I not only don't remove seeds, but don't peel either. I simply wash, core and cut out any bad spots, and then liquefy in my Vita-Mix, then bring to boil in a large pot, add salt and lemon juice to jars, and then process. Can't identify any skin in the final product at all. My question to you is this: Where do you get the 45 min. process time for quarts? I've used that time too, but now find in our extension canning instruction a 90 min. time for all tomato (no water) quarts. Also, how much time for the half gallon jars? I love half gallon jars and pick up used ones at thrift stores when ever I find them. I also have a very large rectangular water bath canner which fits over two stove top burners, it holds 15 quart jars at a time, and I think it's tall enough for the half gallons. My 17 yr old daughter and I love everything about your Strangers and Pilgrim sight! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-29566147589596279312013-09-15T17:38:27.084-05:002013-09-15T17:38:27.084-05:00Good for you!! I am glad it did~ I wasn't arou...Good for you!! I am glad it did~ I wasn't around much either… You could probably replace the sugar with honey in this recipe too!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-66406418710704531122013-09-15T14:01:18.635-05:002013-09-15T14:01:18.635-05:00Yeah...found it, if I would have only been reading...Yeah...found it, if I would have only been reading as you posted, summer sure got away from me! dallenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471594949868608598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-61285353767859836222012-08-23T14:59:41.811-05:002012-08-23T14:59:41.811-05:00I agree and thanks for the love :) We all need tha...I agree and thanks for the love :) We all need that!! ~JESJEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-2654291556146340672012-08-23T14:14:09.857-05:002012-08-23T14:14:09.857-05:00I canned so many tomatoes last year - and loved ev...I canned so many tomatoes last year - and loved every minute of it. But this year, it's been too hot and dry and all my tomato plants have died. It's a good thing I have lots left over from last year. The Lord is good. :)<br />Love to you, my friend!<br />~Lisa<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-90405112695699614222012-08-22T20:57:04.557-05:002012-08-22T20:57:04.557-05:00Hi Kim :)
I actually have no trouble with the tom...Hi Kim :)<br /><br />I actually have no trouble with the tomato jars sealing… (Maybe because I wipe the rim first?) But I must agree, it is a bummer when they don't seal. I usually will place whatever it is in a freezer container and pop it in the freezer for the future.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment and have a wonderful week! ~ JESJEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-14679605785740089052012-08-22T16:26:22.401-05:002012-08-22T16:26:22.401-05:00I just love your blog-the step by step photos are ...I just love your blog-the step by step photos are wonderful. I have always tried my best to remove the seeds as much as possible because I think they can get under the lid and prevent a good seal. Though it hasn't happened often, its annoying when it does, lol.<br />KimKim Smithnoreply@blogger.com