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Ingredients
Makes about 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 pounds ripe plum or Roma tomatoes, cored and halved
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Method
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the onion and celery, cover and cook until softened, 5 minutes
- Uncover, stir in the garlic, then add the tomatoes and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes
- Run the vegetable mixture through a food mill and discard the tomato skins and seeds
- Return the pureed vegetables to the saucepan
- Stir in the sugar, salt, mustard, paprika, allspice, cinnamon and cayenne
- Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 30 minutes
- Stir in the vinegar and cook for 15 minutes longer
- Taste, adjusting seasonings, adding a bit more sugar if too tart or a bit more vinegar if too sweet
- Set aside to cool to room temperature
- Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid
- Cover and refrigerate until needed
- Properly stored, it will keep for up to 2 weeks

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