"Tank" > wrote in message
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> But, the vines are full of tomatoes! Are
> they a total loss? Can they be ripened
> off the vine? Can green tomatoes be used
> for anything good? Any suggestions would
> be great!
>

I made several batches of green tomato jam. Easy to make and
quite tasty!

Here's the recipe I used:

3 c. chopped green tomatoes
2 c. sugar
3 oz. red (raspberry or strawberry) Jell-O mix (I also used
cherry and watermelon flavors)

Chop tomatoes in blender or food processor, skins and all. Put in
saucepan. Add sugar and cook, boiling for exactly 12 minutes.
Take off heat, add Jell-O and mix well. Cool slightly before
putting into jars. Makes about 2 jars (16 ounces).

If you are not going to refrigerate the jam, you must use
accepted preserving techniques.
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barry in indy