Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Tomato Butter

5 quarts (20 cups) peeled, seeded tomatoes
3 medium onions
2 cups vinegar
3 cups brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tbl salt

Grind tomatoes and onions.  Combine vinegar, sugars, spices, and salt in heavy stainless or enameled pan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugars dissolve.  Add tomatoes and onions and simmer over low heat until thick, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.  Volume will reduce significantly as the mixture cooks and thickens.  Ladle into prepared canning jars, cap, and boiling water bathe for 20 minutes.  Makes about 5 pints.

Serve with the cracker of your choice; ours is Club Crackers.

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