Description
Sweet and tangy tomato jam with a hint of spice.
Perfect for sandwiches or as a unique condiment.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) ripe Roma tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 8)
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 orange, pulp and juice only
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Cut an X on the top of each tomato and add to boiling water.
- After one minute, remove and let cool for a minute or two; the skin should peel easily.
- Cut tomatoes into medium-sized pieces.
- Add the tomatoes and remaining ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Once boiling for one minute, reduce heat to a simmer and let the jam thicken, stirring occasionally.
- The jam should take about an hour to reduce and thicken.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings.
- Store in the refrigerator; good for two weeks.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, use an immersion blender after the initial simmer to break down the tomatoes further.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your tomatoes; less sweet tomatoes may require more sugar.
- For longer storage, process the jam in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to create a shelf-stable product.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1