Almost Raspberry Jam

Name: Almost Raspberry Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7 cups.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups chopped green tomatoes; 5-1/2 cups sugar; 1 package (6 ounces) raspberry gelatin

This jam is a creative way to use up all of the leftover green tomatoes in the garden. The raspberry gelatin adds wonderful flavor.—Sue Ellen Dillard, El Dorado, Arkansas

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups chopped green tomatoes
5-1/2 cups sugar
1 package (6 ounces) raspberry gelatin

Directions

In a large stockpot, combine tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour into jars or plastic containers; cool, stirring occasionally to prevent floating fruit. Top with lids. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Almost Raspberry Jam in Country Woman July/August 1994

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sfnolt

Jan 20, 2017

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine had a very obvious green tomato taste. I ended up throwing the entire batch out.
ladyrose403

Nov 10, 2015

This is one strange recipe. I can't say it actually tastes like raspberries, but it is really really good. Considering that I was stuck w/ nearly 4 gallons of green tomatoes, this recipe is a true lifesaver. Thanks again! Btw, for those who commented on a similiar recipe about it being too sweet, add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to rebalance the flavor.UPDATE: Tried a few batches with black cherry jello. Works quite well, a dark and sweet ruby red.
kianpa

Aug 12, 2013

This is really good. I yielded 8 cups. Do you think it would be okay to freeze this?
chasm

Oct 24, 2010

I did try the strawberry jello, it is not as good as the raspberry. So I am not going to make any more batches using the strawberry. I really love the raspberry. Will definitely stick to making it the original way.
chasm

Sep 27, 2010

This is a great way to use up green tomatoes. I love the taste. You don't even know you are eating green tomatoes. I am thinking about using strawberry gelatin instead of raspberry. I really like the raspberry but my youngest loves strawberry so I think I'm going to try it. LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!!! and it is SO EASY!!! :) :)