We have had an abundant tomato harvest this year. We had really good rains and the temperatures never got that hot for long periods this year and thus we had a flavorful tomato with good production. When canning season begins, I start look for different recipes to use in preserving the flavors of summer. One of the new recipes that I used this year is Tomato Basil Jam and it is delicious. I have tested this one on family and friends and it has a big stamp of approval.

Canned Stewed Tomatoes Through out the year I use a lot of stewed tomatoes in my cooking, in casseroles, soups, stews and a paring with vegetables.  When we have an abundant tomato harvest, as we have had this year, we like to can and preserve as many of the tomatoes as we can. We eat and give away baskets of tomatoes through the season, but we always have enough to preserve.  This is a great Garden to Table recipe.