Spiced Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 pound of brown sugar
  • 1/2 pint of cider vinegar
  • 1 dozen cloves
  • 2 dozen kernels allspice

Directions

Put all together in a preserving kettle over a slow fire. When the tomatoes are well cooked take out in a dish to cool and let the syrup boil. When the tomatoes are cold, return to the syrup and boil until they are dark red in color. Remove again and let the syrup boil until the consistency of molasses. When thoroughly cold, bottle and seal in jars.