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Caramelized Onion and Tomato Jam

This sweet and sticky no-pectin tomato jam is made with caramelized onions, toasted spices, and slowly simmered Roma tomatoes. You'll be putting it on everything.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings | 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or other mild vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 medium yellow onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 pounds roma tomatoes seeded, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch (12 mm) dice
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • Crackers or toasted baguette for serving

Instructions

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  1. Use a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle to crush the cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds into a powder.
  2. In a large heavy pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute, then add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Toss in the onions, salt, and pepper flakes, and sauté, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pot, until the onions are golden and caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. If needed, splash in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and reduce heat to medium-low, if necessary, to prevent burning.
  4. Splash in the vinegar and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is thick and jammy, 40 to 60 minutes.
  6. Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with crackers or a toasted baguette.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 394mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings | 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.