🍅 Vintage Recipe of the Week: Garden-Fresh Tomato Preserves (1940s Style!)
It’s tomato season, and we’re traveling back to a time when preserving the harvest was both a necessity and an art. This week’s recipe dives into classic canning techniques straight from the mid-20th century kitchen, using firm, fresh tomatoes packed with flavor and care.
✨ Whether you’re opting for a Regular Pack—solid-packed tomatoes without added liquid—or going with the elegant Whole Tomato Method, each jar holds the warmth of a summer garden and the pride of home preservation.
🔸 Pro Tips from the Past: • Always start with garden-fresh, blemish-free tomatoes. • Scald, peel, and pack quickly to keep that old-fashioned flavor intact. • Add just a teaspoon of salt for each quart—simple, satisfying, and timeless. • Process in a hot-water bath for 35 minutes.
These instructions remind us that sometimes, the best flavors come from the most straightforward methods. So dust off those Ball jars and channel your inner homesteader—because tradition never goes out of style.
