C.M.
how about homemade Ketchup?
4 pounds tomatoes (12 medium)
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 inch stick cinnamon, broken
3/4 tsp whole cloves
1/2 tsp celery seed
Core and quarter tomatoes; drain. In an 8qt kettle combine tomatoes, onion, and red pepper. Bring to boiling; cook 15 min. stirring often. Press through sieve. Discard seeds and skins. Return to kettle; add sugar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till reduced by half, stirring occasionally. (measure the depth w/clean ruler after the sugar is added)
In saucepan bring vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and celery seed to boiling. Remove from heat.
Strain vinegar mixture into tomato mixture; discard spices. Add 1/2 tablespoon salt. Simmer for 30 min or to desired consistency, stirring often. Make 2 half-pints
When cool, spoon into freezer containers. Freeze up to 10 months.