Eating Wells Fresh Tomato Puree Recipes

GARDEN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• If using fresh tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Make a small X in the bottom of each tomato and plunge into the boiling water until the skins are slightly loosened, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Peel with a paring knife, starting at the X. If using frozen tomatoes, run each under warm water and peel or rub the skin off. Thaw in the refrigerator or defrost in the microwave until mostly thawed. Chop the tomatoes, reserving any juice.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes (and any juice), basil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar (if using). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or sugar.

EATING WELL'S FRESH TOMATO PUREE

Steps:

• Core tomatoes and chop into 1 into pieces.
• Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil into a 5 quart non-aluminum saucepot. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about an hour, or until tomatoes and garlic and soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Pass the mixture through a food mill or sieve. Discard the pulp and return the puree to the saucepan.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture is thick. Time depends on moisture content of tomatoes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, freezes for up to 2 months.

TOMATO PUREE

Steps:

• SIMMER all ingredients until soft.
• Press through sieve, season with salt and pepper.
• Fill jars to within 1/2 inch of top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in Boiling Water Bath 45 minutes.