Spicy Ozark Stewed Tomatoes

Mix together 2 cups sugar and half cup water in large saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Add a cinnamon stick and lemon peel then bring to a boil.

To this syrup, add peeled tomatoes and cook about 20 minutes. Dip out the cinnamon stick and lemon peel and boil another 25 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from heat and let cool. Spoon into canning jars and seal.