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Tomato Conserva
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Merritt K.
August 1, 2022
I love this conserva. I make it every year and use it like deluxe tomato paste. I core the tomatoes and put them in the vitamix- no need to remove peels or seeds.
john F.
February 26, 2019
Most recipes I've seen call for a lot more olive oil. Delicious sauce. Wish I knew about last summer, glad I know about it before this summer.
Miles
August 13, 2014
What's the best way to use the conserve? And, if you freeze it - better to defrost in refrigerator? Thanks!
ori
May 16, 2014
Tried it today and it came out amazing!
Too bad it cannot be stored for longer periods i would have made much more
Too bad it cannot be stored for longer periods i would have made much more
AmandaO
September 17, 2012
I made this tonight. I used the larger disk on my Rosle food mill (0.3 cm). It excluded the skins nicely, but much of the seeds passed through. The conserva tastes great; I don't think the seeds in the end product lent too much bitterness. Next time I might try the 0.1 cm disk, though.
Out of 10 pounds of tomatoes (mixed romas, plums, and grapes from my garden), I ended up with 1.75 pints. It took about 3.5 hours to cook down.
I added the salt with the olive oil in the first step.
Out of 10 pounds of tomatoes (mixed romas, plums, and grapes from my garden), I ended up with 1.75 pints. It took about 3.5 hours to cook down.
I added the salt with the olive oil in the first step.
lindycindy
September 9, 2012
I noticed you used aluminum pans to reduce the tomatoes. Did you have any problems with the acid in the tomatoes interacting with the metal?
vivbest
September 9, 2012
Is there something that you would recommend to do with the seeds and skins? I hate to waste food!
AmandaO
September 17, 2012
Out of 10 pounds of tomatoes, I ended up with less than a cup of skins/seeds after it goes through the mill. I think you'd have more waste if you cored and sliced them!
Kelly K.
September 5, 2013
I dried my skins in a dehydrator and then ground them in a food processor. Added to soups and sauces to thicken and add a robust tomato flavor.
PDXJerseyGirl
August 22, 2020
I’m going to dehydrate the peels and grind them into a powder. Then use the powder in bread or to add tomato flavor to whatever.
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