Homemade Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

Enjoy the taste of Jersey fresh tomatoes all year round with this simple and flavorful stewed tomatoes recipe. Made with ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic, and herbs, this versatile dish can be served as a side dish, over pasta, or as a base for soups and sauces.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Jersey fresh tomatoes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the bottom of each tomato with a knife and blanch in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and place in ice water to cool. Peel the skin off the tomatoes and chop into chunks.
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan along with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let the mixture cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve the stewed tomatoes hot as a side dish or use in your favorite recipes.
6. Enjoy!

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