Sweet And Savory Tomato Jam Recipes

Steps:

• To pack this jam for long-term storage, have 3 clean, sterilized half-pint jars (see NOTE below) with new lids and bands at hand.
• Combine the tomatoes, onion, brown and granulated sugars, salt, coriander, cumin, vinegar, lemon juice and/or apple and fresh ginger in a large saute pan over medium heat; once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until it has thickened and reduced to a jamlike consistency. It will become thick, stick with it.
• Transfer to clean and sterilized glass jars. Cool, seal and refrigerate for up to 1 month or use a hot-water canning bath for 15 minutes for long-term storage.
• NOTE: To sterilize the empty jars, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat so that the water is barely bubbling. Immerse 3 half-pint jars in the pot. Place the rings and lids in a separate small saucepan and cover them with very hot water. Leave the jars and lids immersed while you cook the jam. Fill the jars with the jam; seal the jars but not tightly, then immerse the jars in the hot-water bath for 15 minutes. Transfer the jars to a heat proof surface; when cool, tighten the lids and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Steps:

• Score an X in the bottom of 3 pounds of tomatoes and cook in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then peel and dice. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and the juice of 1 lemon. Cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 hour; let cool. Serve with cheese and crackers.

Steps:

• If you plan to can the jam, prepare the jars according to the instructions here.
• In a large nonreactive pot, combine ingredients, adding both vanilla seeds and pods to the pot. Simmer over medium-low heat until the mixture is very thick and jammy, about 1 and 1/2 hours. Discard vanilla pods.
• If canning, spoon into hot sterilized jars and process as directed. Otherwise, let jam cool, then store in refrigerator or freezer.

Steps:

• Dip tomatoes into boilnig water for about 1 minute until the skins crack slightly. Peel, remove stem ends and cores and cut up.
• Place in saucepan. Bring to a boil slowly. Stir often as it boils in uncovered saucepan. Boil uncovered, about 20-30 minutes until liquid is reduced.
• Add lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, vingar, cinnamon and salt. Stir as it returns to a boil. Boil about 40 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
• Fill hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes and drain. Add tomatoes to a pot and season with salt & pepper. Add the sugasr, vinegar, onion and red pepper flakes. Add approximately 1-1/2 cups water, or enough to just cover the tomatoes. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon and thyme (can use fresh, if desired, but double the amount) Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduced to a low simmer. Allow to reduce until thickened, and most of the water has evaporated--time varies between 20-30 minutes, possibly more. Just watch it carefully so that it doesn't dry out and burn. Can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.