Best Tomato Catsup

1. 1

   Break cinnamon sticks into small pieces.

2. 2

   In a heavy-duty saucepan, combine cinnamon, vinegar, cloves and celery seed.

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   Cover and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; let stand.

5. 5

   Wash and core tomatoes; quarter into large kettle.

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   Add onion and cayenne.

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   Bring to boil; cook 15 minutes, stirring often.

8. 8

   Put tomatoes through food mill or coarse sieve.

9. 9

   Add sugar to tomatoes.

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    Simmer briskly till mixture is reduced to half (measure depth with wooden ruler at beginning and end), 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

11. 11

    Strain vinegar mixture into tomato mixture; discard spices.

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    Stir in 4 ts.

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    salt.

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    Simmer till of desired consistency, about 30 minutes; stir often.

15. 15

    Fill hot pint jars with hot tomato mixture to with 1/2 inch of top; wipe jar rims and adjust lids.

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    Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes (start counting time when water covering jars returns to boiling).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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