canning tomatos whole?

[chewie]

i have started getting a lot of cherry toms, and altho they are tasty there are only so many we can eat! i use tons of canned tomatos in the winter, sauces, soups, etc., but do not want to take the skins and seeds from these little buggers. in fact, i know the skins are good for you, and prefer to eat them. so, can i just water bath can them whole? or puree them in blender, then can? anyone do this?

[dylanM]

You can do them both ways.Since you dont mind the skin pieces in whatever you are using the tomatos for. You can blend them up & jar them. Or put them whole in a large pot add a cup of water fill pot 3/4 way full of tomatos. Heat & stir till hot then jar them.

You can also fill the pot 3/4 way full of just the tomatos & squish them part way with your hands.Heat & fill jars

[chewie]

good!! thanks!

[Kmac15]

Have you tried drying them? HMMM tomato candy!

[Tracy Rimmer]

Slice them in half and lay cut side up in a greased heavy roasting pan. Sprinkle with olive oil and seasonings and roast in a hot oven until they begin to brown around the edges. Remove from the oven, cool, and puree. Freeze or can in 1/2 pint jars.

This is THE BEST tomato puree ever. Seriously.

[gone-a-milkin]

Originally Posted by Tracy Rimmer

Slice them in half and lay cut side up in a greased heavy roasting pan. Sprinkle with olive oil and seasonings and roast in a hot oven until they begin to brown around the edges. Remove from the oven, cool, and puree. Freeze or can in 1/2 pint jars.

This is THE BEST tomato puree ever. Seriously.

Oh yes, roasted tomatoes are the greatest thing!