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Fixed- Up Stewed Tomatoes

This was one of Mom's favorite side dishes. Some call it Tomato Butter because it's thick.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans stewed tomatoes, celery and onion added
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 slices white bread, more or less
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place tomatoes into medium large saucepan and place over medium high heat. When tomatoes begin to boil, add sugar and butter. Continue cooking until sugar is melted and butter is combined.
  • Tear bread slices into 1 inch pieces and add to tomatoes. Stir bread into tomatoes until mixture thickens, but still a little juicy. Add pepper to taste. Taste for seasonings, and adjust as needed. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy!