STEWED TOMATOES

STEWED TOMATOES

• Boiling water
• 3 large tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbls. butter or margarine
• 1 tbls. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Pour boiling water over tomatoes;  let stand for 1 minute.  Drain; cover with cold water.  Carefully peel skin.  Cut tomatoes into cubes;  measure 3 1/2 cups.  In medium saucepan, combine tomatoes with remaining ingredients; bring to boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, about 8 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender.  remove bay leaf. Serves 4