Tomato Season is Here – Time to Preserve the Taste of Summer
There's nothing quite like the taste of a sun-ripened tomato picked at the height of summer.
Instead of letting surplus tomatoes go to waste, why not transform them into delicious homemade sauces, passata, chutneys, salsa, or tomato paste? With the right glass jars and bottles, you can enjoy the fresh flavours of summer all year round.
Why Preserve Tomatoes in Glass?
Glass has been the trusted choice for food preservation for generations—and for good reason.
Glass packaging offers several benefits:
- Preserves flavour without absorbing odours or colours.
- Ideal for hot filling and home preserving.
- Reusable time and time again.
- 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly.
- Gives homemade products a premium, professional appearance.
Whether you're preserving for your family, creating gifts, or producing products for sale, glass packaging helps keep your food fresh while looking fantastic on the shelf.
What Can You Make with Fresh Tomatoes?
Tomatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Here are just a few ideas:
- Passata
- Pasta sauce
- Pizza sauce
- Tomato chutney
- Salsa
- Tomato ketchup
- Tomato relish
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- Tomato soup
- Concentrated tomato paste
- Tomato juice
Recipe 1: Easy Homemade Tomato Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 1kg ripe tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
Method
- Score the tomatoes and place them in boiling water for 30 seconds before transferring to cold water. Peel off the skins.
- Chop the tomatoes.
- Gently fry the onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes and oregano.
- Simmer for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Season to taste.
- Pour into sterilised glass jars or bottles while hot and seal immediately.
Perfect served with pasta, lasagne, meatballs or as a pizza base.
Recipe 2: Fresh Tomato Salsa
A quick and refreshing recipe that's ideal for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
- 5 ripe tomatoes, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small chilli, finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small handful of fresh coriander
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken or salads.
Glass Packaging for Every Producer
At JBC Online, we don't just cater for home preservers.
We also supply wholesale glass jars and bottles in bulk pallet quantities, making us a trusted packaging partner for artisan food businesses, farm shops, delis, catering companies, and commercial food manufacturers across the UK.
Whether you're producing a few dozen jars of homemade passata or thousands of bottles of tomato sauce, we offer reliable supply, competitive pricing, and a wide range of glass packaging to suit your business.
Get Ready for Peak Preserving Season
Tomato season doesn't last forever, but with quality glass packaging, you can enjoy those wonderful summer flavours long after the last harvest.
Browse our extensive range of glass jars, bottles and closures to find the perfect packaging for your next preserving project. Whether you're preserving at home or producing on a commercial scale, JBC Online has everything you need to bottle the best of British summer.