Use up all of those fresh Fall tomatoes.

With the fall season weeks away, there will be plenty of this fruit to go
around.
The fruit:
Tomatoes.

Yes, they’re considered fruit and if you grow them or pick them up at
your local roadside produce stand, you’ll probably want to do more than
just can or slice them and use them in sandwiches or salads.

Listed below are three things you can do to make sure they (tomatoes)
won’t go to waste.

1) Homemade Pasta Sauce-
Marinated pasta sauce recipe.
You’ll probably use a lot of tomatoes to make pasta sauces, but this isn’t your
usual, run-of-the mill tomato sauce, this tomato sauce is made with aromatics.
Aromatics?
Yes, like peppercorns, herbs, bay leaves, garlic, citrus or hot chiles. These ingredients
infuse the oil of your marinated tomatoes with an unbelievable flavor boost, making
it a great way to enhance any plate of pasta.
To do:
Halve or slice your tomatoes; place in a jar with aromatics and enough oil to cover.
Seal up the jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

2) Canned Tomatoes-
Quick-Canned Recipe.
Can some of those tomatoes and use them to stir into sauces, stews or soups.
To do:
Blanch tomatoes; peel.
Chop; cook 5 mins. over medium heat. Divide into hot sterilized jars with
1 Tbs. of lemon juice, leaving 1/2″ space at the top. Seal with lids; submerge
in boiling water for 40 mins. Let cool.

3) Oven-Dried-
Flavor booster for salads and sandwiches.
Too many people would rather buy oven-dried tomatoes, but today, you’ll put those
fears aside and make your own. Dehydrating concentrates the flavor of tomatoes
and turns them into chewy bites that are delicious with crisp greens.
To do:
Cut tomatoes into slices; lay the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking rack-lined
baking sheet. Bake at 200*F until dry but pliable, 6 to 8 hours.
Check the oven periodically, as your oven may dry out the tomatoes before six hours.
Store in airtight bags in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to 9 months.

Sources:
* First 4 Women Magazine-Sept. 25, 2023 Issue
* USDA Complete Guide To Home Canning

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