Shaker Stewed Tomatoes

Name: Shaker Stewed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 quart home-preserved or commercial canned tomatoes (see note); 1/2 cup light cream; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup finely crumbled saltine crackers; 1 tablespoon sugar; Salt to taste, if desired; 1/4 teaspoon Shaker bouquet garni (or a mixture of equal quantities of these dried herbs: parsley, thyme, crumbled bay leaf and chervil); 1 tablespoon butter

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 quart home-preserved or commercial canned tomatoes (see note)
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup finely crumbled saltine crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
1/4 teaspoon Shaker bouquet garni (or a mixture of equal quantities of these dried herbs: parsley, thyme, crumbled bay leaf and chervil)
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1

Heat tomatoes in a saucepan, breaking up with a fork if necessary.
2

Add cream and baking soda; mix well and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat.
3

Add cracker crumbs and continue simmering until crumbs have swelled.
4

Add sugar, salt and bouquet garni.
5

Just before serving, stir in butter.
6

Serve immediately.