Servings: 2 pts to 1 qt sauce

Approximately 2 lbs cherry tomatoes, stemmed and washed (no need to cut) Approximately 2 lbs cherry tomatoes, stemmed and washed (no need to cut)
1/4 c sugar ¼ c sugar
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp) Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
1/2 tbsp garlic (garlic paste from Trader Joes works well) ½ tbsp garlic (garlic paste from Trader Joes works well)
2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped
large pinch of salt - extra to taste large pinch of salt - extra to taste
ground pepper to taste ground pepper to taste
Optional, add 1 tsp chili flakes or other heat to taste Optional, add 1 tsp chili flakes or other heat to taste

Slowly heat tomatoes in a large saucepan until juices released
Use an immersion blender to blend in pan
Add sugar, salt, lime juice, garlic, and ginger
Bring to boil then simmer to desired thickness. Taste and adjust ingredients to taste.