Tomato Purée

Tomato Purée

Homemade Smooth Tomato Puree

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 40m
Total Time: 1h 45m
Servings: 2-12 portions
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

20
Calories
0g
Fat
4g
Carbohydrate
1g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
6mg
Sodium
Tomato Purée

Recipe Description

I promised you some more Homemade condiment recipes and this Tomato Purée is definitely a must-have! All you need are fresh, ripe tomatoes, some lemon juice and your storing jars. Use your tomato puree as a base to so many delicious pasta sauces, stews and soups.

The secret to making your home cooking extra yummy is to make everything from scratch. Including the tomato purée!

To make Tomato Purée, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tomato Purée

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil tomatoes

    20 min
    Step 1 - Tomato PuréeStep 1 - Tomato Purée

    Place the tomatoes in a large pot, bring to a boil. As the temperature in the pot increases, tomatoes will release their own liquid and juices in which to cook. Reduce the heat to a simmer with gentle bubbles popping. Cook, stirring often for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and break apart.

  2. 2

    Cool and blend

    20 min
    Step 2 - Tomato Purée

    Allow the mixture to cool before placing in a food processor to quickly blitz.

  3. 3

    Drain soup

    10 min
    Step 3 - Tomato Purée

    Drain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and extra bits. Purée should be very smooth now.

  4. 4

    Boil purée

    Step 4 - Tomato Purée

    If your tomatoes were watery and your purée is too watery for your preference, you may place the purée back in the pot and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced to the texture you want.

  5. 5

    Chill or freeze

    Transfer to an airtight container and chill or freeze until ready to use.

  6. 6

    Sterilize canning jars

    10 min
    Step 6 - Tomato Purée

    Boil the water and place the jars in the pot to boil for 10 minutes, to sterilize them. Sterilize the lids, separately, also for 10 minutes. Remove the jars and return the pot of water to a boil.

  7. 7

    Fill jars

    5 min
    Step 7 - Tomato Purée

    Drizzle ¼ teaspoon of citric acid or 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice into the bottom of each jar and pour hot tomato purée, leaving ½-inch space from the top of the jar.

  8. 8

    Close jars

    5 min
    Step 8 - Tomato Purée

    Wipe the excess on the edges of the jars, clean and seal the lids and rims closed.

  9. 9

    Cook jars

    35 min
    Step 9 - Tomato Purée

    Set the jars in the canning rack and lower them into the pot of boiling water. Cook in boiling water for 35 minutes.

  10. 10

    Store

    Step 10 - Tomato Purée

    Remove jars from the water and set them aside to dry and cool. Store in a cool, dark place until using.

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Yasmine Dupont
April 19, 2025
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Super simple, delicious! I remember making this with my mother as a kid, using tomatoes from our garden. It brought back so many good memories. This purée is now a staple at our family dinners.

Sarah Johnson
May 27, 2024
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So easy, tasty! I made this tomato purée with my kids last week. We used tomatoes from our garden, and the flavor was incredible. It brought back memories of making sauce with my grandma. This recipe will be a staple in our home.

Paulie
December 2, 2023
Verified

So easy, deliciously fresh. Made pasta sauce from scratch for the first time—my kids loved helping out. Will make again for sure

Ursula
October 29, 2023
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Simply made pasta!

Sophie Turner
October 23, 2022
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I whipped up this Tomato Purée for a pasta night with the hubby and it was proper lush. Tasted so fresh, just like Mums! Deffo gonna make this a regular thing for my sauces. Simple and brill!

Ian
April 12, 2022
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Yo, this tomato purée is fire! I used it in a pasta dish last night, and it totally leveled up my dinner. It's super easy to make with fresh tomatoes. Home cooking is where it’s at, can't wait to make more sauces! 🍅👌

Frank
November 11, 2021
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Absolutely loved this Tomato Purée recipe! Used the freshest tomatoes from the garden and it turned out superb. Made a banging pasta sauce that the missus and I devoured. A proper game-changer for our dinners. Can't believe how easy it was - defo gonna be a staple in our kitchen! Cheers!

Ursula
November 3, 2021
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Yummy! I made this tomato purée for our family pasta night, and it was a hit! The freshness of the tomatoes really shines through. It's so easy and adds so much flavor to my dishes. Will definitely make again!

Zara
September 25, 2021
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Este puré está de diez! Lo hice el fin de semana y mi esposo no paraba de decir lo rico que estaba. Super fácil y perfect para nuestras pastas.

Laura Jennings
September 10, 2021
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This Tomato Purée recipe is such a gem. I made it with my husband, and we used it for our favorite pasta dishes. It turned out sooo delicious and fresh.

Ace72
June 9, 2021
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Superb! I never thought making my own tomato purée would be this easy! I made it for my pasta night with friends, and they loved it. Fresh tomatoes and lemon juice make a world of difference. I'll never go back to store-bought!

Aaron
March 17, 2021
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Delish!

Sam Thompson
December 2, 2020
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This Tomato Purée recipe is exceptional! I used it for my pasta last week and it turned out so delish. I never thought making it at home would be so easy. Fresh tomatoes really make a difference! Now I can't go back to store-bought. Perfect for my weekly meal prep!

Paulie
May 22, 2020
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This Tomato Purée is an absolute game changer! I made a batch last weekend and it was so simple. My pasta sauce never tasted more fresh! I even found some old jars to store it in. It really brought back memories of my mum's cooking, it’s just fantastic!

Quinn
March 17, 2020
Verified

Superb!

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