You need nice ripe tomatoes and all of the same quality. Simmer them in a little water for about 10 minutes, (hen drain and pass them through a sieve. In the meantime, wash the glass bottles and dry them in the sun. Put the strained tomato purée into a saucepan on a moderate heat, then as soon as jt begins to boil remove the pan and while the mixture is still bubbling, pour it Into the bottles.
Fill each bottle up to the neck and close them with the antight metal crown-caps. Now wrap the bottles in a wollen blanket and leave them until they have cooled down completely. (The process takes from 3 to 4 days).
