Catsup

1 1/2 t cloves

1 1/2 t broken stick cinnamon

1 t celery seed

1 C white vinegar

8 lbs. ripe tomatoes (about 25 medium tomatoes)

1 T chopped onion

1 C sugar

1/4 t red pepper

4 t salt

Heat spices and vinegar to boil and let stand. Boil mashed tomatoes, onion and red pepper for 15 min. Add sugar and cook until you have only half the amount. Strain spiced vinegar mixture into tomato mixture. Add salt. Simmer until it is as thick as you desire. Stir often. Fill hot, sterilized jars and seal at once.