Hot and Spicy Tomato Salsa

Ingredients:

• 3 Ripe medium tomatoes, chopped coarsely  (3 cups)
• 1 3/4 cups tomato puree
• 6 Medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Small jalapeno chile peppers seeded, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup Dry white wine or unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground red Pepper (Cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
  

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil using high heat.
2. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium.
3. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in cilantro.
4. Serve hot or cold as a dip for chips or as a relish.

Makes 4 Cups. You can freeze any leftovers for up to 2 months in a tightly covered container.