Tomato Catsup

Name: Tomato Catsup
Ingredients: 4 c. tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped; 1 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped sweet red or green pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 1 tsp. mustard seed; 1 tsp. whole allspice; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. paprika

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 c. tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped sweet red or green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 stick cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 1/2 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. paprika

Directions

1

Cook tomatoes, onions and peppers until soft.
2

Press through food mill.
3

Cook rapidly until thick, about 1 hour.
4

Tie whole spices in a cheesecloth bag.
5

Add sugar and salt to tomato mixture. Cook gently about 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
6

Add vinegar and paprika and cook until thick.
7

As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
8

Pour boiling hot into sterilized jars leaving 1/8-inch headspace.
9

Yields 3 pints.