Stewed Tomatoes (Gobbledygook)

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This is what we called 'Gobbledygook' when we were kids. It's actually a Southern version of very sweet, stewed tomatoes. It isn't the most attractive dish in the world, but it's delicious. Don't try making this with fresh tomatoes. It won't work. And you really do need that much sugar in there.

close up view of Stewed Tomatoes (Gobbledygook) in a glass baking dish in an oven
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid

  • 3 slices stale bread, torn into pieces

  • cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

  2. Stir the tomatoes, bread, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour into the prepared dish.

  3. Bake until hot and the tomatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
8g Fat
34g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 327mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 265mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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