Candied Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Place cinnamon, cloves, allspice and orange zest on large piece of cheesecloth; tie into bundle.
2. 2
   Bring water to boil in large saucepan on high heat.
3. 3
   Add cheesecloth bundle, sugar and raisins.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium.
5. 5
   Add tomatoes; simmer 10 min.
6. 6
   Remove cheesecloth bundle; discard.
7. 7
   Stir vanilla into tomato mixture.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; cool 5 min.
9. 9
   Spoon into large serving dish or eight individual serving dishes; cover.
10. 10
    Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
11. 11
    Just before serving, cut cream cheese crosswise into 12 slices; cut each slice into 3 strips.
12. 12
    Top each serving with 3 of the cream cheese strips.