Bruschetta in a Jar

9 cups (2250 ml) chopped plum tomatoes, about 3 � lb (1.6 kg), 20 medium
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (250 ml) dry white wine
1 cup (250 ml) white wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
� cup (125 ml) water
2 tbsp (25 ml) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (25 ml) dried basil
2 tbsp (25 ml) dried oregano

Be ready for those unexpected guests! Nothing is more welcoming than a warm, freshly made Bruschetta. Preserving tomatoes now lets you enjoygarden-fresh flavour year round. Just spoon the zesty tomato mixture onto a toasted baguette. Garnish with grated cheese and warm. If desired, add a small amount of olive oil when ready to serve.

Place 7 clean 250 or 236 ml mason jars in a boiling water canner; fill with water, bring to a rolling boil. Boil SNAP Lids 5 minutes-not longer-to soften sealing compound. Keep jars and SNAP Lids in hot water until ready to use.
Wash, seed and chop tomatoes into � inch (1cm) pieces; measure 9 cups (2250 ml), set aside.

Combine garlic, white wine, wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, water, sugar, basil and oregano in a deep stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a full boil; reduce heat. Stirring occasionally, boil gently, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pack tomatoes into a hot jar to within � inch (2 cm) of top rim. Add hot liquid to cover tomatoes to within � inch (1 cm) of top rim (headspace). Using nonmetallic utensil, remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim removing any stickiness. Center SNAP Lid on jar; apply screw band securely until fingertip tight. Do not overtighten. Place jar in canner. Repeat for remaining tomatoes and hot liquid.

Cover canner; return water to a boil. At altitudes up to 1000 ft (305 m), process -boil filled jars - 20 minutes.* Remove jars without tilting. Cool upright, undisturbed 24 hours; DO NOT RETIGHTEN screw bands. After cooling check jar seals. Sealed lids curve downward. Remove screw bands; wipe and dry bands and jars. Store screw bands separately or replace loosely on jars, as desired. Label and store in a cool, dark place.
Makes about 7-250 or 236 ml jars.

Note: Although other tomato varieties may be used, firm plum tomatoes yield the best results. If using round garden-variety tomatoes, seed tomatoes and drain in colander for 30 minutes then chop.