Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 40 green tomatoes the size of plums,
- 2 lbs/1 kg sugar,
- 1/2 vanilla stick,
- juice from 1 lemon,
- 3/4 qt/3/4 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 3/4 qt/3/4 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 Recipes
Category:Romanian Desserts