Tomato Jam

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs

  • Servings

    32 servings

  • Calories

    50 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Tomato Jam

This sweet and spicy Tomato Jam, or "grown-up ketchup," is perfect with everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to steaks and chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes halved (about 4 pints)
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 lime
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  1. Cut the tomatoes in half or quarters depending on their size.
  2. Combine the tomatoes, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and red pepper flakes in a large non-reactive pot.
  3. Bring the mixture up to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Do not cover the pot.
  4. Cook for 1 to 2 hours, stirring regularly, until the tomatoes become a soft, sticky, jammy consistency. The cooking time will depend on how high you keep your simmering temperature and may actually take up to 3 or more hours (see notes).
  5. Check the progress and stir occasionally until you achieve your desired consistency.
  6. When cooking is complete, remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Spoon the jam into a jar and store in the refrigerator.
  8. Makes approximately 4 cups of jam. Serving size = 2 tablespoons.

Notes

  • The recipe makes approximately 4 cups of jam. Nutrition values are calculated on a serving size of 2 tablespoons.
  • About the cooking time: Check the progress and stir occasionally until you achieve your desired consistency. Depending on the heat, cooking time may take up to four hours.
  • Do not cover the pot while the jam cooks. The moisture needs to evaporate in order for the jam to thicken. A slow cooker is not recommended for this recipe.
  • Make sure to use a clean, sanitized jar for storage. This is not a canning recipe. It's not shelf stable and must be stored under refrigeration rather than in the pantry.
  • Store the cooled jam in sealed jars in the fridge. Use within 3 weeks.
  • You can freeze the cooled jam in a freezer safe zip-top bag or plastic container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before using.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 202IU (4%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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