Domatoules Glyko (Spicy Cherry Tomato Preserves)
3 lb Cherry tomatoes Boiling water 2 ts Slaked lime * 2 qt Water 5 c Sugar 2 c Water 1 Cinnamon stick 10 Whole cloves 8 Allspice seeds 1 Lemon's rind; grated 1 c Blanched almonds
Ingredients
- 3lbcherry tomatoes
- 2qt water
- 5c sugar
- 2c water
- 1cinnamon stick
- 10whole cloves
- 8allspice seeds
- 1lemon's rind; grated
Directions
- 1
3 lb Cherry tomatoes Boiling water 2 ts Slaked lime * 2 qt Water 5 c Sugar 2 c Water 1 Cinnamon stick 10 Whole cloves 8 Allspice seeds 1 Lem
- 2
grated 1 c Blanched almonds Note: Slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) is available from the pharmacy
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Wash the firm, ripe cherry tomatoes and blanch in boiling water to cover
- 4
Drain and slip off the skins, and place in a large bowl
- 5
Meanwhile combine the lime with 2 quarts water and shake thoroughly, allowing residue to settle to bottom of jar
- 6
Pour the lime water over tomatoes and soak 10 minutes
- 7
Lift tomatoes out of water with slotted spoon and save the lime water
- 8
Using tip of sharp knife incise bottom of each tomato with a small cross