Tomato Jam Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Tomato Jam Recipe
Description
This recipe uses ripe Roma or plum tomatoes which are chopped and combined with brown sugar, lemon juice, grated fresh ginger, salt, and warming spices like cumin and crushed red pepper in a saucepot. The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered gently for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring to prevent burning and reduce to a thick, glossy jam consistency.
The resulting tomato jam balances sweetness, acidity, and a subtle spice heat, making it a versatile accompaniment for meats, cheeses, or sandwiches. Once cooled, it can be preserved in jars and refrigerated, frozen, or canned.
Tomato jam keeps refrigerated for up to two months or frozen for up to six months. For variations, cooked crumbled bacon can be added before simmering for a smoky flavor twist. This jam adds a bright, tangy, and slightly spicy note to meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomatoes roma or plum, ripe
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes and remove any loose seeds. Grate the fresh ginger.
- Set out a medium saucepot. Add all the ingredients. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 1 – 1 ½ hours, stirring regularly, so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
- Once the tomato jam looks thick and glossy, turn off the heat. Place in jars and either can, freeze, or refrigerate.
Notes
- This recipe yields two 8-ounce jars of tomato jam.
- Store refrigerated tomato jam for up to 2 months or freeze for up to 6 months.
- For a bacon-flavored variation, add 1 cup of cooked, crumbled bacon to the pot before simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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