Homemade Tomato Puree

Tomato puree is the base of so many wonderful recipes. When you have an overabundance of tomatoes in your garden, this recipe will provide you with a supply of silky smooth tomato puree for your freezer. This makes about 2 pint jars, but can easily be halved or doubled.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 pints
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 pounds Roma tomatoes

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash tomatoes, cut in half, and remove cores. Roughly chop tomatoes and place into a large pot with salt.

  2. Bring tomatoes to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and reduced down, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.

  3. Place tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Strain tomatoes through a fine mesh strainer, pushing the mixture through with the back of a spoon to remove bits of skin and seeds.

  4. Ladle into 2 clean pint-sized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If you prefer a thicker puree, return to the pot and simmer to desired consistency, then cool and place in jars.

Cook's Notes:

For every pound of tomatoes you use, you will get approximately 1 cup of puree.

Tomato puree can be frozen and keeps for about 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

41 Calories
1g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 538mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.