Shockingly Sweet Stewed Tomatoes

Adapted from Real American Food by Jane and Michael Stern (Alfred Knopf, 1986). Copyright 1986 by Jane and Michael Stern, and found at thesplendidtable.com. I like to serve this sweet/tart side dish with a plain, grilled meat, and a green salad. I personally add less sugar - closer to 1/2 of a cup, but wanted to submit the recipe in its original form.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, including juice
• 8  slices  white bread, well toasted
• 8  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. Place tomatoes in a large saucepan. Tear toast into about 4 pieces per slice; add to tomatoes. Add butter and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.