Green Tomato Jam Marmellata Di Pomodori Verdi Recipes

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes, halve them, and dig out the seeds with a table knife. Cut the tomatoes into 3/4" cubes (or smaller if you like).
• Put a small plate in the freezer. You will use it later to test for doneness.
• Place the tomatoes in a heavy 6-quart pot with the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well, then bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer and continue cooking until the tomatoes become translucent and the syrupy liquid thickens considerably, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the jam from sicking. (Note: towards the end keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn). When the jam reaches 215 degrees F (102 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, remove the chilled plate from the freezer and spoon a little jam onto it.
• Return the plate to the freezer until the jam is cold. Test it for doneness (my note: prod it with your finger, if it seems to be developing a surface skin and solidifying it is ready), and if the jam is still too runny, continue cooking it. Otherwise remove pot from heat.
• This will produce 2 pints or 4 half-pints worth of jam that can be processed via Water-Bath Canner. Fill jars to 1/2" below the rim to allow for appropriate headspace. Process the jars in the canner for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Pulse tomatoes and ginger in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped, in 3 to 4 batches, pulsing about 15 times; scrape down sides as needed. Place finely chopped tomatoes and ginger in a large Dutch oven.
• Stir in sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low (mixture should hold a steady low boil) and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a temperature of 215 degrees F to 220 degrees F (101 to 105 degrees C), 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Remove jam from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let cool for 3 hours before serving or canning.

Steps:

• Stir half the sugar into the green tomatoes and lemon and leave overnight.
• The next morning add the rest of the sugar together with preserved ginger and crushed pineapple and stir.
• Boil for 1.5 hours.
• Pour into prepared, sterilized jars and seal.