Tomato Paste

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serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

8 quarts peeled, chopped and cored tomatoes
1 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove garlic, optional

directions

Combine first 4 ingredients and cook slowly for 1 hour.

Press through a fine sieve. Add garlic if desired. Continue cooking slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon, about 2 1/2 hours. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Remove garlic and, while still hot, pour into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 1/2 pint jars for 45 minutes in a boiling water bath.