Honey tomatoes for the winter - a fantastic recipe
There are so many different interesting marinade recipes available these days that even if you have your favorites, which you use to preserve tomatoes year after year, you still want to try something new.
Tomatoes with honey are absolutely delicious for the winter—you'll lick your fingers! Be sure to try it; the recipe with photos will show you the steps.
It's best to choose firm, fleshy tomatoes. To prevent them from bursting when pouring the marinade, prick each one around the stem. It's a good idea to add hot pepper rings and garlic to this mixture to give the marinade a rich, sweet, and tangy flavor. Dried or fresh dill can be used.
Ingredients for a liter jar:
- tomatoes – as many as will fit (approximately 500-600 g);
- dill (umbrellas) – 1 pc;
- garlic – 2-3 cloves;
- capsicum – 3-4 rings;
- liquid honey – 3 tbsp;
- table salt – 1 tbsp;
- vinegar 9% - 1 tbsp;
- water - as much as will fit in the jar.
How to preserve tomatoes with honey for the winter
Prepare the jars using a convenient method: scald with boiling water, steam, and sterilize in the oven or microwave. Place a sprig of fresh or dried dill with seeds on the bottom of each jar, add sliced hot peppers, and whole garlic cloves. If you don't like spicy marinades, reduce the amount of peppers and garlic to suit your needs.
Fill the jar with tomatoes. Choose firm, small tomatoes for this preserve so they fit easily in and out of the jar.
Make the first addition of boiling water. Bring the water to a boil, pour into jars, and cover with lids. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes, until it cools almost to room temperature.
After draining the cooled water into the pan, add a little more, one or two tablespoons per jar, to have extra in case the marinade spills or evaporates. Add liquid honey to the boiling water.
Once the honey has dissolved and the water returns to a boil, add salt and vinegar. Cook the marinade for one to two minutes.
Pour the honey marinade into the tomato jars until they're completely covered. If it spills over a bit, don't worry—the important thing is to make sure there's enough for all the jars.
After pouring the marinade over the tomatoes, seal them tightly. Wipe them dry, wrap them in newspaper, and tuck them under a blanket until they're completely cool. Then store them in a cool basement or in a pantry away from sunlight. Happy canning!
