Description
A deliciously versatile jam made from fresh tomatoes, perfect for spreading on toast or using as a glaze for meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine chopped tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens.
- Add cinnamon and cloves, stirring to combine.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Quality ingredients lead to the best flavor. Use the ripest, freshest tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg