Tomato Jam

Recently a neighbor gave us 25 pounds of tomatoes.  Marzanos, sun golds and others.  I took 5 pounds to the Mazzola's and Debbie taught me how to make tomato jam. Her secret twist is to smoke the tomatoes first and then added the sugar and spices.  We cooked the whole pot down to a thicker consistency and canned the result.  My first time canning.

Meanwhile back at home, W is making homemade tomato paste to put into his already incredibly good tasting sauce.