INGREDIENTS

1. 6largefresh tomatoes, skinned and cored
2. 1/2teaspoonsalt
3. 1/3teaspoonblack pepper
4. 2tablespoonsbutter, cut into small pieces

5. Sauce

6. 2stalkscelery, diced
7. 1/2-3/4cupgreen bell peppers, diced
8. 1/2-3/4cuponions, diced
9. 3/4-1cupbrown sugar(or to taste)
10. 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
11. 1teaspoonsalt
12. 1tablespoonlemon juice
13. water, as needed

DIRECTIONS

1. Arrange tomatoes in a baking dish.
2. Season with salt and pepper, then dot with butter.
3. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
4. Mix diced veggies with brown sugar and cook over low heat in a medium pan, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
5. Make a paste of flour, 1 tsp salt, lemon juice, and a small amount of water (enough to make a paste).
6. Stir into the veggie mixture and cook until thick and smooth.
7. Pour over baked tomatoes.