Tomato Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. drained cooked tomatoes
1/2 c. brown sugar or more to taste
4 or 5 slices whole wheat bread (pieces)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cook tomatoes and bread slowly (over low or medium heat) for a half to three-quarters hour, stirring frequently.
Add brown sugar and spices and continue cooking (and stirring) until mixture attains a thick consistency.
Can be served alone, as a vegetable, or over beans or black-eyed peas.
Especially appropriate for New Year's Day.