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Green Tomato Jelly
Green Tomato Jelly is a classic American preserve that transforms end-of-season green tomatoes into a surprisingly sweet, colorful spread. Popular in home kitchens during the peak of garden harvest, this recipe makes clever use of tomatoes that haven't yet ripened, reducing waste while creating a delicious pantry staple. The addition of flavored gelatin gives the jelly a vibrant color and fruity flavor, making it taste more like a traditional fruit preserve than a tomato spread. It's wonderful served on toast, biscuits, or crackers, and also makes an attractive homemade gift. With only a few ingredients and a short cooking time, it's an easy introduction to homemade preserves that captures the resourcefulness of vintage home cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Preserves
Cuisine American
Servings 64
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups green tomatoes (grind in blender)
  • 6 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 oz flavored gelatin ( your favorite flavor)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Tomatoes

  • Wash the green tomatoes.
  • Grind or blend them until smooth.
  • Measure 5 cups of prepared tomatoes.

Step 2: Cook the Mixture

  • Combine the tomatoes and sugar in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  • Continue boiling for 15 minutes, stirring often.

Step 3: Add the Gelatin

  • Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Immediately stir in the flavored gelatin until completely dissolved.

Step 4: Fill the Jars

  • Ladle the hot jelly into clean jelly or jam jars.
  • Allow to cool before refrigerating or process according to safe canning practices for shelf storage.

Tips

  • Use strawberry, raspberry, cherry, or peach gelatin for different flavors.
  • Blend the tomatoes thoroughly for a smoother jelly.
  • Process in a boiling-water canner for long-term pantry storage.
  • Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
  • Try pineapple or orange gelatin for a tropical twist.
  • Serve over cream cheese with crackers as an appetizer.
  • Spread on warm biscuits, toast, or English muffins.
  • Label jars with the gelatin flavor used.
  • Refrigerate after opening.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13.4gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword canning, classic recipe, condiment, green tomatoes, homemade, Jelly, pantry staple, preserves, summer harvest, vintage recipe