Let’s clear up some confusion about the lineage of the tomato. Botanically, it’s a fruit. But in 1893, vegetables imported into the United States were taxed with a 10 percent tariff, while ...

When it comes to the most basic of tomato treatments -- canning them in water or their own juice -- you must use recipes that comply with the "new" U.S. Department of Agriculture tomato canning ...

Crush the tomato pulp. Crushed canned tomatoes can separate into liquids and solids in the jar. This does not affect the tomatoes’ usefulness, but it isn’t as pretty.

Modern Gardener. Canning Tomatoes for Beginners. Episode 72 | 9m 6s Video has Closed Captions | CC. When it comes to harvest season, it can feel overwhelming. You don’t want all the hard work ...

Tomato harvest is upon us, and if you are positively swimming in them, canning is a great way to preserve the harvest for later. Start with Michigan tomatoes, and while any kind can be canned, the ...

For the tomatoes, I bought 7 pounds of romas at the farmers market at the North Market on Saturday. By far, this was the easiest of all the things I have canned.

I still dream about the perfectly aligned, incandescent jars of canned peaches, tomatoes, pickles and, ... 1 cup liquid (peach juice plus water) 1 or 2 drops almond flavoring, if desired.