Tomato Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. yellow tomatoes
3 c. sugar
1 lemon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Wash and dry tomatoes; slice or chunk and remove seeds (if desired).
Put tomatoes and sugar in layers in kettle; let stand until sugar is dissolved.
Cook a few minutes.
Add thinly sliced lemon (remove seeds) and salt; cook until thick.
Cook slow and stir often.
Cinnamon may be added.
Put in clear, hot cans and seal.
If desired, can use red or yellow tomatoes or mix for a pretty color.