Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, stem ends and cores removed, coarsely chopped
3 medium onions, very finely chopped
1 cup white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup granulated sugar

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium high, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired sauce consistency.
Add more salt if needed.
Pour into hot sterilized pint jars to within 1/2 inch from top.
Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.
For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes.
If you would rather, this may be cooled, poured into containers leaving 1 inch head space and frozen. Makes 3 1/2 pints.
MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE: Brown 2 1/4 pounds lean ground beef. Add to Tomato Sauce. Stir. Freeze in 2 cups containers.