Green Tomato Preserves

== Description ==
In Romanian: Dulceata de patlagele verzi (gogonele)
== Ingredients ==
* 40 green tomatoes the size of plums
* 2 lbs / 1 kg sugar
* ½ vanilla stick
* juice from 1 lemon
* ¾ qt / ¾ l water 
== Directions ==
# Remove the core of each green tomato making a conical indentation.
# Remove all seeds through this opening.
# Prepare three pots with boiling water.
# Place the green tomatoes in the first one and let boil for 4–5 minutes.
# Remove from this water and place into the second pot, letting them boil for 10 minutes.
# Remove from this water and place them in the third pot, letting them boil for 10 minutes.
# Then briefly place in cold water and quickly peel them.
# Leave them on a clean cloth to dry.
# In the meantime, make the syrup with ¾ qt / ¾ l water, remove foam and add vanilla.
# When the syrup starts to thicken, add the green tomatoes and lemon juice.
# Simmer, removing the foam periodically, until the preserve is done.
# Remove from heat, cover with a wet cloth and place in jars when cold.
Category:Romanian Vegetarian
Category:Green tomato Recipes
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