Herb Seasoned Tomatoes {done 4 ways!}

Herb Seasoned Tomatoes 
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Basic Ingredients: *Add in Spice Blend of Choice (four to chose from) 
12 Cups halved, cored, peeled tomatoes 
1/4 tsp per pint jar, citric acid
1/4 tsp salt per pint jar 
*spice blend of choice

1.) JD's Spice Blend
1-1/2 tsp onion flakes
1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 large leaves *fresh basil, minced
(or 4 tsp *dried basil) 


DIRECTIONS:

1. PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil.  Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
2. COMBINE tomatoes and fresh basil with chosen spice blend and just enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil gently for 5 minutes. 
3. ADD  ¼ tsp Citric Acid and 1/4 tsp salt, to each hot jar.
4. PACK herb/spiced tomatoes into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head-space. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
5. PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water bath canner 40 minutes for pints, Adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

JD's Recipe adapted from Ball Fresh Preserving by: JD Provence for Canning and Cooking at Home
Photo by: JD Provence for Canning and Cooking at Home 
Makes Approx 6 Pints 


Alternate Spice Blends from Ball Fresh Preserving: 

2.) Italian Spice Blend 
Makes about 6 (32 oz) quarts or 12 (16 oz) pints, You will need:

1. 4 tsp basil
2. 2 tsp thyme
3. 2-1/2 tsp oregano
4. 1-1/2 tsp rosemary
5. 1-1/2 tsp sage
6. 1 tsp garlic powder
7. 1 tsp hot pepper flakes,
8. optional
9. ADD 2-1/4 tsp of spice blend to each pint jar. If omitting hot pepper flakes, use only 2 tsp.

3.) Mexican Spice Blend
Makes about 6 (32 oz) quarts or 12 (16 oz) pints, You will need:

1. 6 tsp chili powder
2. 2 tsp ground cumin
3. 2 tsp oregano
4. 2 tsp garlic powder
5. 2 tsp ground coriander
6. 1-1/2 tsp seasoned salt, optional
7. ADD 2-1/2 tsp of spice blend to each pint jar. If omitting seasoned salt, use only 2 tsp.

​4.) Cajun Spice Blend
Makes about 6 (32 oz) quarts or 12 (16 oz) pints, You will need:

1. 3 tsp chili powder
2. 2 tsp paprika
3. 1-1/2 tsp onion flakes
4. 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
5. 1-1/2 tsp ground allspice
6. 1-1/2 tsp thyme
7. 1 tsp cayenne pepper
8. ADD 2 tsp of spice blend to each pint jar