Spicy Tomato Jam Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
10 2
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Calories
72 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Spicy Tomato Jam Recipe
Description
This Spicy Tomato Jam uses ripe tomatoes roasted skin side down with olive oil and sea salt until they soften, concentrating their sweetness. After cooling, the tomatoes are blended with ingredients including garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes or bird's eye chilies for heat, soy sauce for umami, palm sugar for sweetness, and white vinegar for acidity. The puree is then cooked over medium heat for about ten minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the jam to thicken.
The final product is a balanced condiment combining sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory elements, ideal for spreading on breads, serving alongside cheeses, or complementing grilled meats. Its thick texture and concentrated flavor come from the roasting and simmering steps.
The roasting step is crucial to soften the tomatoes and develop their natural sugars, enhancing depth. Adjust chili flakes according to spice preference. Cooling before blending prevents overheating the blender and preserves flavor brightness.
Ingredients
- 2 lb tomatoes cut in half, ripe
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or 4 bird's eye chilis
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce can be reduced sodium
- ½ cup palm sugar or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt evenly over top. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until tomatoes are very soft. Remove from oven and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Add the cooled tomatoes and all other ingredients to your blender. Puree until smooth.
- Pour the jam into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with sea salt. Allow the jam to cool slightly before pouring it into jars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 102
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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