There are many variations on the classic pickled tomato recipe. Tomatoes with raisins are the best snack, the recipe for which is recommended to be written down and implemented in order to get a healthy and tasty preparation for the winter. It can be consumed either as an independent dish or used as an addition to all kinds of dishes.
Features of pickling tomatoes with raisins for the winter
If there are supporters of sweet pickled tomatoes in the family, then they will like this appetizer recipe. The peculiarity of the recipe is the addition of a sweet component - raisins, which goes well with the main product. Before you start cooking, you should take into account several important recommendations:
- to improve the taste of the product, you need to place a small piece of ginger in a jar;
- for aroma, you can add a small sprig of mint, lemon balm or basil to each container;
- To quickly and efficiently soak tomatoes, you need to make cross-shaped cuts on each vegetable;
- You can increase the shelf life of the workpiece using mustard powder by treating the lid with it before rolling;
- Instead of vinegar, you can add 1 tbsp. l. citric acid or 1 tablet of aspirin per 1 liter of marinade.
The technological process takes no more than 30 minutes.
List of products for the recipe
To prepare, have the following ingredients available:
- 2.5 kg of tomatoes;
- 50 g raisins;
- 2.5 liters of water;
- ½ tbsp. l. vinegar;
- 3 tbsp. l. salt;
- 200 g sugar.
At the next stage, you need to start preparing the components of the future snack.
How to select and prepare ingredients
Preparation consists of several stages. First of all, you need to take care of the tomatoes, carefully sort them out, discarding all specimens unsuitable for preservation. The fruits should be small and fit freely into the jar. It is better to set aside large tomatoes and use them in another recipe. Remove the fruits from the branches and stalks, pour boiling water for 5-10 minutes to make them softer.
Rinse the raisins in cold water and pour over boiling water.
Preparing containers
Glass jars require pre-sterilization.To do this, you can use a microwave or stove, leaving the container there for 20-25 minutes. It will be enough to pour boiling water over the lids for future preparations.
How to cook tomatoes with raisins at home
Step-by-step preparation of pickled tomatoes with raisins at home:
- Place tomatoes and raisins in layers in a prepared jar.
- To make the marinade, boil water, first add salt and sweeten it, and mix thoroughly. As soon as the crystals dissolve, pour in the vinegar and turn off the heat.
- Fill the jars with the prepared marinade and roll up the lids.
- Allow the preparation for the winter to cool under a blanket and store it in a cold, unlit place.
Over time, the tomatoes will acquire a pleasant aroma and a new rich taste with notes of sweetness. This appetizer will undoubtedly surprise all guests and will be remembered for a long time.
How and for how long can the finished product be stored?
For long-term storage of pickled tomatoes with raisins, it is recommended to adhere to certain storage standards:
- temperature at 10-12 degrees;
- humidity indicator should not exceed 85%;
- preventing sunlight from reaching the workpiece.
The storage period ranges from 1-2 years; if all rules for preserving the product are not followed, its shelf life is significantly reduced. An open jar can last in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks, while maintaining its beneficial properties and taste.
