9 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes

A uniquely adaptable fruit every home gardener should try growing — whether in a raised bed or in a pot on a balcony — the tomato also lends itself to a variety of preservation methods.

Add flavor, color and thickness to recipes using homemade tomato paste.

Follow these easy steps to learn how to can your tomato haul.

These crispy little tomato chips are packed with tomato flavor and can be easily made at home.

The perennially popular American condiment, ketchup can be made at home and is a great way to capture fresh tomato flavor for the long term.

Before canning changed the face of food preservation, the most common method for preparing tomatoes to be stored for the winter was dehydration.

Pickled green tomatoes are a classic Southern way to preserve the harvest.

Late season green tomatoes are the primary ingredient in this sweet and spicy Southern condiment you can preserve now to enjoy with barbecue sandwiches, beans, in tuna salad, fish cakes and hamburgers.

Cook up and preserve some delectable homemade salsa with ingredients straight from your garden.