Wash eggplant, remove stalk, cut in half lengthwise and cut into slices about 0.5 cm thick. Place eggplant slices in cooking basket in a bowl and sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. salt.
Peel and halve the onions and add to the mixing bowl. Peel the garlic, add to the mixing bowl, mince for 4 sec./speed 5 and push down with the spatula.
Add the olive oil and sauté for 4 minutes/Varoma temperature (TM5: 120°C)/reverse direction/gentle stir setting.
Meanwhile, wash tomatoes and peppers and cut into pieces about 3 cm.
Strip the rosemary and thyme leaves into the mixing bowl and discard the stalks. Add the tomatoes, pepper, 1 tsp salt, chilli powder, balsamic vinegar, pepper and sugar, then cook for 15 minutes/100°C/reverse direction/gentle stir setting.
Meanwhile, wash and dice the courgette. Rinse the aubergine in the simmering basket under cold water and dice it. Add both to the mixing bowl and cook for 20 minutes/100°C/reverse direction/gentle stir setting.
Provide sterilized jars and lids and immediately pour in the ratatouille to 2 cm below the rim. Close the lid and put the jar on the lid for 5 minutes.
Notes
Tip:
When opening the jar, it is important that you hear the 'pop' sound!
The serving amount for this recipe is enough for about four 250 ml canning jars.