Tomato Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. prepared tomatoes
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin

Preparation

Using regular
Sure-Jell
follow
directions for 5 to 8 ounce cups scald,
peel and chop tomatoes (approximately 2 1/2 pounds). Cover
and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Measure 3 cups into
6
to
8 ounce quart saucepan.
Add lemon juice and rind.
Measure
sugar
and\tset aside.
Stir n Sure-Jell into mixture and
bring\tto
a boil over high heat, stirring. Instantly add sugar,
stir to full boil.
Boil hard for 1 minute. Stir occasionally.\tSkim off foam.\tLadle into jars, leaving 1/4 inch
atop.
Fill
jars
with hot tomatoes.
Screw bands on firmly.