Quick Sweet Tomato Pickle

Introducing the delightful Sweet Pickled Cherry Tomatoes recipe, a culinary gem that bursts with vibrant flavors and enhances any mealtime experience! 🍅✨

Preparation Time:

• 🕒 PT0S (No kidding! It’s a breeze to whip up!)

Cooking Time:

• 🕒 nan (This one’s a quick fix!)

Total Time:

• 🕒 PT30M (Yes, you read that right – just 30 minutes for a jar of absolute goodness!)

Calories per Serving:

• 🌡️ 1084.1 (Because who said healthy can’t be delicious?)

Servings:

• 🍽️ 6 (Perfect for sharing or savoring all by yourself!)

Rating:

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 (Our community loves it!)

Review Count:

• 📝 3 (Tested and approved by fellow food enthusiasts!)

Ingredients:

• 🍅 4 cups cherry tomatoes
• 🍰 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 💧 4 cups water
• 🍋 1 lemon (juice and rind)
• 🧂 2 tablespoons pickling salt

Now, let’s embark on the culinary journey to create this symphony of sweet and tangy flavors! 🎶

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tomatoes:

   • 🚿 Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
   • 🔪 Using the tines of a fork, prick each tomato in several places. (Tiny punctures for maximum flavor infusion!)

2. Sugar Syrup Magic:

   • 🍬 In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in water.
   • 🔥 Bring the sugary concoction to a rolling boil and let it bubble away for a speedy 5 minutes.

3. Tomato Tango:

   • 🍅 Add the washed and prepped tomatoes to the sugary elixir.
   • ⏱️ Let them dance in the bubbling concoction for a tantalizing 10 minutes. (They’re getting that sweet soak!)

4. Infusion of Flavors:

   • 🧊 Remove the tomatoes from the hot tub of syrup. (They’ve absorbed the sweetness!)
   • 🍋 To the remaining syrup, add the zest and juice of a lemon, along with the pickling salt.
   • 🔥 Let this flavorful symphony simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to harmonize.

5. Tomato Reunion:

   • 🍅 Reintroduce the tomatoes to the now-infused syrup.
   • ⏰ Let them simmer together for an additional 30 minutes or until the syrup achieves a heavenly thickness, and the tomatoes turn transparent. (Patience pays off!)

6. Jar of Joy:

   • 🔥 Hot jars await! Carefully transfer your sweet pickled tomatoes into these jars.
   • 🔒 Seal the jars, trapping all the goodness inside.

Voila! 🎉 You’ve just orchestrated a masterpiece of Sweet Pickled Cherry Tomatoes. Whether as a side, topping, or standalone delight, these little flavor bombs are sure to elevate your culinary prowess. Share the joy or savor it yourself – the choice is yours! 😋🌈

Nutritional Highlights (per serving):

• 🍽️ Calories: 1084.1
• 🍞 Fat: 0.7g
• 🧈 Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• 🍤 Cholesterol: 0mg
• 🧂 Sodium: 410.5mg
• 🍚 Carbohydrates: 278.1g
• 🍏 Fiber: 4.2g
• 🍭 Sugar: 272.5g
• 🥩 Protein: 2.9g

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of culinary bliss with these Sweet Pickled Cherry Tomatoes! Happy cooking! 🌟👩‍🍳👨‍🍳