Tomato Jam

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Tomato jam? No, it's not a typo. A delightful blend of sweet and savory, this delicious jam can be spread on biscuits, burgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches alike. 

Tomato Jam
Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Hands On Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Yield:
2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds assorted tomatoes

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 4 whole cloves

Directions

  1. Bring 6 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add tomatoes, and boil 1 minute to loosen skins. Drain and plunge tomatoes into ice water to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes over a medium saucepan, letting juices drip into saucepan. Core and chop tomatoes; place in saucepan. Stir in sugar and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a low boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until thickened.

  2. Remove and discard cloves. Mash tomato mixture to desired consistency, using a potato masher. Remove from heat, and cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.

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