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How to Make Basic Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

by EMMA CHRISTENSEN

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If you’ve been eyeing those gorgeous tomatoes at the farmers market and wondering how to transform them into jars of delicious red sauce, wonder no more. 

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Core out the stems from tomatoes and slice a shallow "X" in the bottom of each.

STEP 1

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Blanch tomatoes by dropping them first into boiling water for 45-60 seconds and then in an ice bath. 

STEP 2

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Peel tomatoes. 

STEP 3

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Place tomatoes in food processor and blend until smooth. 

STEP 4

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Simmer tomato sauce in pot for 30-90 minutes, until it reaches the taste and consistency you like. 

STEP 5

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Stir in lemon juice and salt. 

STEP 6

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Store in containers up to 3 months in the freezer, or can and store up to 1 year. 

STEP 7

Get all the recipe details at thekitchn.com