1 (3 ounce) can sliced, halved and chopped ripe tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
3 cups white sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups hot water
6 tablespoons margarine, lightly whisked
In a medium saucepan bring warm water to a boil. Simmer tomatoes for 5 minutes; drain.
In a large saucepan, blend tomatoes, salt, cinnamon, pepper and vinegar. Microwave at high energy for 1 minute; stir and reduce heat. Cool or add more liquid or tomatoes will become too mushy and take too much energy to tenderize.
Blend together sugar and water, add chilled tomato mixture, tomatoes with juice, margarine and with a splash of lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cool or sauce will build up and stick to saucepan.
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