Tomato Confiture

• 14 oz   Tomatoes fresh, peeled and seeded or Whole Canned tomatoes
• ½ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1  Cinnamon Stick
• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp Ground Allspice
• ¼ tsp  Salt
• 1 tbsp Hot Pepper Sauce (optional)

Blanche and peel the fresh tomatoes; squeeze out the seeds. Add all ingredients to a small sauce pot; bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick from the mixture. You may use the sauce as is, or puree for a smoother consistency.

This is a gourmet sauce or spread for stuffed strawberries(omit the hot sauce), white cheeses, or toast. Also delicious  drizzled on pork. Think of it like a fruit jam, not tomato sauce.

You will have your guests talking!