Shaker Stewed Tomatoes

Name: Shaker Stewed Tomatoes
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
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

By Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 - 6 servings

1quart home-preserved or commercial canned tomatoes (see note)
½cup light cream
¼teaspoon baking soda
¼cup finely crumbled saltine crackers
1tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
¼teaspoon Shaker bouquet garni (or a mixture of equal quantities of these dried herbs: parsley, thyme, crumbled bay leaf and chervil)
1tablespoon butter

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Heat tomatoes in a saucepan, breaking up with a fork if necessary.
Step 2
Add cream and baking soda; mix well and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and continue simmering until crumbs have swelled. Add sugar, salt and bouquet garni.
Step 3
Just before serving, stir in butter. Serve immediately.

Tip

Fresh tomatoes may be used if they are ripe, red and flavorful. Wash fresh tomatoes, cut into quarters, and steam in very little water - just enough to keep from scorching - until tender.