Tomato Rosemary Jam Recipe 435

Steps:

• Prepare your jam jars and have your canner ready. Place the lids in a small pot and bring to a very low simmer. Combine all of the ingredients except the rosemary in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. I have a large Lagostino pot that is perfect for making this jam. Lower the heat until the jam is simmering. Stir often for about 1 hour and then add the rosemary sprigs and continue simmering for about 2 hour more or until the jam is the desired consistency. It should be thick and shiny, looking like jam. Remove the rosemary stems. It is important to keep this jam at a low simmer, and stir often. Do not let it burn. It takes time, be patient! While the jam is hot, fill the jars, wipe the rims and place the lids on the jars. Tighten the caps and place the jars in the canner, making sure the water covers the jars by 1". Cover and process for 15 minutes. I have a T-Fal Pressure Cooker and Canner. This time I just used it with a typical water bath, and didn't use the pressure cooker to can this jam. Carefully remove the jars and cool. Make sure to tighten the screw lids. Test and make sure all jars are sealed. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool dark pantry for up to a year. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used quickly.

Steps:

• Combine the plums, sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven. Toss well and let stand until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is juicy, about 20 minutes.
• Wrap the rosemary sprig in a square of cheesecloth; tie closed. Add to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally and skimming off any foam, until thickened and the fruit is broken down, 30 to 35 minutes. Gently mash any large plum chunks with a potato masher or rubber spatula. Discard the rosemary. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Remove from the heat and let the jam cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Transfer the jam to a jar or other airtight container. Refrigerate until cold and fully jelled, at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a bowl by hand), beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed just until smooth. Mix in the egg yolks, then the rosemary. Add the flour mixture and mix until the dough is smooth and holds together.
• On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a log about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 1 3/4 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 1 hour.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Slice the logs into disks 1/4 inch (6 mm) inch thick and place the disks about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake, rotating the baking sheets midway through baking, until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Spread a scant 1 1/2 teaspoons of the jam on the underside of half of the cookies. Top the jam with a second cookie, bottom side down, to make sandwiches.
• Storage:
• The dough can be frozen for up to 1 month. Once filled, the cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.