Preserving your tomatoes naturally: the brilliant tip to enjoy them for 24 months without vinegar

• 7 kg of fresh tomatoes  (ideally fleshy varieties)
• A few sprigs of fresh basil  (to add a fragrant note)
• Boiled water  (to ensure perfect sterilization)

Preparation:  approximately 15 minutes
Cooking:  About half an hour
Storage:  Up to 24 months in good conditions!

The step-by-step method for making your preserves:

1. Step 1: Prepare the tomatoes:

• Clean your tomatoes thoroughly before  cutting them into thick slices .
• Then transform them into a  smooth puree using a blender .

2. Step 2: Reduce the puree:

• Transfer your mixture to a  large pot  and bring to a simmer.
• During cooking,  regularly remove the scum  that forms on the surface.
• Continue reducing until you obtain a well-concentrated texture

3. Step 3: Packaging in jars:

• Sterilize your glass containers in boiling water  and then let them dry naturally.
• Fill them with the still-hot puree  , adding a few basil leaves to enhance the aromas.

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