40 lbs (18kgs) of tomatoes

2 qts (2 ¼ litres) of vinegar

3 lbs (1370 g) of sugar

½ lb (225g) salt

2 oz (55 g) of crushed garlic

2 oz (55g) allspice

1 ½ oz. (42g) of cloves

1 ½ oz. (42g) of black pepper

1 oz ( 28g) of cayenne

8 large beets

1 ½ pints (900 ml) of water

4lb (1.8 kg) loaf sugar

Strained juice of 6 lemons

Grated rind of 3 lemons

1 small stick cinnamon

vanilla essence

2 - 3 cloves