Ingredients:
6 large fresh tomatoes, skinned and cored
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2-3/4 cup green bell peppers, diced
1/2-3/4 cup onions, diced
3/4-1 cup brown sugar ( or to taste)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
water, as needed
Directions:
Arrange tomatoes in a baking dish.
Season with salt and pepper, then dot with butter.
Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
Mix diced veggies with brown sugar and cook over low heat in a medium pan, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
Make a paste of flour, 1 tsp salt, lemon juice, and a small amount of water (enough to make a paste).
Stir into the veggie mixture and cook until thick and smooth.
Pour over baked tomatoes.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.