Green Tomato Jelly
Transform your surplus green tomatoes into a delightful spread with this Green Tomato Jelly recipe! Featuring the unexpected star ingredient of green tomatoes, this jelly delivers a bright, tangy-sweet flavor enhanced by a touch of lemon juice and balanced with just the right amount of sugar. The process involves simmering and straining fresh tomatoes to extract their vibrant juice, then combining it with fruit pectin for a perfectly set, glossy jelly. Ideal for toast, biscuits, or as a unique addition to a charcuterie board, this versatile preserve is a creative way to savor late-season garden harvests. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe ensures you can enjoy a homemade treat that’s as surprising as it is delicious. Keywords: green tomato jelly, jelly recipe, homemade preserves, unique jam ideas, green tomato recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green tomatoes
- 2.5 cups water
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 box fruit pectin
Instructions
Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly and remove any stems.
Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large pot.
Add the water to the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the tomatoes simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and broken down.
Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the tomato mixture into a large bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Measure out 4 cups of the green tomato juice and pour it back into the cleaned pot.
Add the sugar and lemon juice to the pot and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
Once boiling, add the fruit pectin and stir constantly for 1 minute, ensuring it is fully dissolved.
Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam that forms on the surface with a spoon.
Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
Seal the jars with sterilized lids and rings, and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing.
Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. Check that the lids have sealed by pressing down on the center; a sealed lid will not flex.
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 845.9 g | 308% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 834.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
