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Canning Tomatoes Recipes – Easy Homemade Tomato Canning Guide

Canning Tomatoes Recipe

are a simple way to preserve fresh, ripe tomatoes and enjoy their garden-fresh flavor throughout the year. From whole and diced tomatoes to sauces, these homemade recipes are perfect for stocking your pantry and adding rich tomato flavor to soups, pasta, stews, and everyday meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 7 quarts
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35

Ingredients
  

  • 21 lbs   firm, ripe tomatoes (about 3 lbs per quart jar)
  • 2 tablespoons per quart jar, or 1 tablespoon per pint jar Bottled lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon per quart, or ¼ teaspoon per pint Citric acid (alternative to lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon  salt per quart, optional (for flavor only, not for safety)
  • Water, as needed for the canning liquid