Bruchetta In A Jar

Photo: flickr user Matthew Oliphant

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cup water

tablespoon sugar

tablespoon dried basil

tablespoon dried oregano

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

pound cups chopped cored peeled plum tomatoes (about 4 or 12 medium)

pint (8 oz) half glass preserving jars with lids and bands

Preparation

PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.

COMBINE garlic, wine, wine vinegar, water, sugar, basil, oregano and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until garlic is heated through. Remove from heat.

PACK tomatoes into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Ladle hot vinegar mixture over tomatoes leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.

PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, 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.