Tomato Side Dish

2 large cans solid pack tomatoes
8 whole cloves
8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf (at least one inch long)
salt
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3/4 c. brown sugar
3 or 4 slices white bread, pulled into dime size pieces
2 T. butter

Put cloves, peppercorns and bay leaf in cheesecloth bag.
Cook tomatoes, un-drained, cheesecloth bag and dash of salt on top of stove very slowly for 30 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Add onion, sugar, bread and butter.
Place in greased baking dish.
Remove cheesecloth and contents.
Bake at 400° for 1 hour.

Serves 6