Shockingly Sweet Stewed Tomatoes
Indulge your taste buds with this unexpectedly delightful recipe for Shockingly Sweet Stewed Tomatoes, a charmingly unique side dish perfect for elevating any meal. Featuring ripe, juicy tomatoes cooked to tender perfection in a buttery, sweet-spiced sauce enhanced with cinnamon and a hint of lemon, this dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings beautifully to each tomato wedge, making it an irresistible pairing for buttery rice or crusty bread. With only 10 minutes of prep time and classic pantry staples like sugar, ground cinnamon, and fresh basil for garnish, this easy recipe brings gourmet flavor to your table in under half an hour. Whether served warm alongside your favorite main course or as a standout on its own, these stewed tomatoes are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut each tomato into quarters.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the quartered tomatoes to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Add the lemon juice and reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the tomatoes simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering tomatoes while stirring, allowing the mixture to thicken. Let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the stewed tomatoes cool slightly.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired. Enjoy it as a side dish, over rice, or paired with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2630 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
