Category: Fruits

It’s delicious, versatile and easy to make. This recipe features ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, soaked red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Recipe yields 4 to 6 side salads using 1 ¾ pound tomatoes; you can cut the recipe in half by using either the cherry tomatoes or the pound of regular tomatoes. How do […]

Try some of these ways to add cherry tomatoes in your diet: Enjoy cherry tomatoes as a snack with hummus or spinach dip. Include them with carrot sticks, celery, and slices of bell pepper on a veggie tray. Add sliced cherry tomatoes to a stir fry. Toss them with parmesan cheese and olive oil in […]

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. A beef tomato (British English) or beefsteak tomato (American English) is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes, some weighing 450 grams (1 lb) or more. What does an average tomato weigh? 5 ouncesThe average tomato weighs 5 ounces, while small and large tomatoes weigh three and […]

U.S. Department of Agriculture grades Size No Pass inches see note 1 Pass, inches see note 2 Small 2 ¹⁄8 inches 2 9⁄32 inches Medium 2¼ inches 2 17⁄32 inches Large 2½ inches 2 25⁄32 inches Extra Large 2¾ inches What is the size of an average tomato? Classic or round Probably the most familiar […]

Grape tomatoes are like a combination of cherry and plum tomatoes. They’re smaller and bite-sized like cherry tomatoes, but they’re oblong in shape like plum tomatoes. Grape tomatoes grow in clusters on the vine – similar to grapes, of course – and so I have more of these than any others. Can I use grape […]

“They have a very nuanced flavor and texture, they’re sweet and just slightly sour, which make them a perfect raw ingredient in a simple salad with farmer’s cheese and roasted bits of rye bread.” But if cherry tomatoes remain the darling of chefs, why does it appear grape tomatoes have taken over the market? Why […]

Cherry tomatoes have thin skin and a lot of juice, so when you bite into them, they’ll probably squirt. According to Food Republic, this juiciness is one of the reasons many chefs prefer cherry tomatoes over grape tomatoes. What is better grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes? When it comes to Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, their […]

As each jar is filled, stand it on rack in canner of hot, not boiling, water, which should cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. (Add additional water if necessary.) Put cover on canner, and bring water to a boil. Process quarts for up to 45 minutes (40 minutes for pints) at a gentle but […]

The short answer to the question is “Yes, to ensure safety, acid in the form of lemon juice, citric acid or vinegar must be added to tomatoes that will be processed by a pressure canning option”. What happens if you forget to put lemon juice in canned tomatoes? The citric acid adds no flavor or […]

All canned tomato products are best used as soon as possible after opening. To store once opened, transfer them from the cans to tightly covered plastic containers or glass jars and keep refrigerated. How long can canned tomatoes sit out? Storing Opened Or Leftover Canned Tomatoes Opened or leftover canned tomatoes shouldn’t be left unattended […]

Salt tomatoes, if desired. canner, make sure it is in good working order; have the dial Salt is not necessary for preservation in canned products gauge checked for accuracy annually. but can be added for flavor. Use ½ teaspoon per pint or 1 teaspoon per quart. Do canned tomatoes need salt? Each quart of tomatoes […]

Canned tomatoes are picked at peak ripeness and then canned straight away, so they retain their deep red color. Therefore using canned tomatoes will often result in a redder sauce just because the starting tomatoes are redder. If tomatoes aren’t in season where you live, they’ll never be as red as canned tomatoes. Why are […]

While the sugar content of a cup of tomatoes depends on how they are prepared, a cup of canned tomato puree provides you with 12.1 grams of sugar and 4.8 grams of fiber. Is there sugar in canned tomato sauce? Two ingredients of concern in tomato sauce are salt and sugar. Although 4 grams of […]

serrated knife. With its toothlike edge, a serrated knife easily cuts through foods with tough skin and a soft interior, like bread and citrus. It cuts with a saw-like motion, which requires less pressure than a smooth blade. This makes a serrated knife the best choice for slicing tomatoes, hands down. Do you use serrated […]