Stewed Tomatoes

Fresh summer tomatoes stewed with butter, sugar, and cornbread crumbles.

Ingredients

• 6.00 l arge ripe tomatoes , peeled and diced
• 1.00 onion , diced
• 2.00 stalks celery , diced
• 3.00 tbsp butter
• 2.00 tbsp sugar
• 1.00 tsp salt
• 0.50 tsp black pepper
• 0.50 tsp basil
• 4.00 slice white bread , cubed optional

Instructions

1. 1

   To peel tomatoes, score with an X and dip in boiling water 30 seconds then peel.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Sauté onion and celery until softened.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, and basil.

5. 5

   Simmer 20-25 minutes until tomatoes break down.

6. 6

   Add bread cubes to thicken if desired.

7. 7

   Serve hot as a side dish.

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