Tomato Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Dip tomatoes in boiling water and then in cold water and remove skins.
2. 2
   Boil lemon with 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Heat the remaining 1/2 cup water and add sugar; simmer 5 minutes to make a syrup.
4. 4
   Then add cold tomatoes, lemon and the lemon water and boil until tomatoes are clear and syrup thickens slightly.
5. 5
   Pour into hot jars and seal.
6. 6
   Makes 2 to 3 half pint jars.