Basil Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 45 seconds.
2. 2
   Plunge in cold water, peel, core and quarter.
3. 3
   Put 4 cups wedges in a pan and crush.
4. 4
   Quickly heat to boiling.
5. 5
   Add the rest of the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and add basil.
8. 8
   Stir well.
9. 9
   Put 1 T lemon juice in each sterilized pint jar or 2 T lemon juice in each sterilized quart jar.
10. 10
    Ladle tomatoes into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
11. 11
    Remove bubbles, seal, and process 35 minutes for pints, 45 minutes for quarts.
12. 12
    If freezing product leave 1 1/2 inch head space, seal and freeze.