Freezer Salsa

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
• 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 12 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 cups)
• 3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, peppers and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Cool completely.
5. Spoon into freezer containers.
6. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
7. Stir before serving.