Caramel Tomatoes

Caramel tomatoes is a Prohibition-era side dish that's especially popular in Maryland and other parts of the American South. The dish is usually made with a combination of large peeled and cored tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and butter.

The tomatoes are arranged in a large skillet with the cored side up. They're dotted with butter and sprinkled with salt, pepper, and sugar. The tomatoes are baked until lightly browned and soft. During the baking process, they're basted with the juices.

The skillet is placed on the stove and simmered over medium to low heat until the sauce becomes syrupy and thick, and the dish is then ready to be enjoyed.