Homemade Tomato Jam

Tomato jam on a spoon resting on top of a jar.

Homemade Tomato Jam is the perfect addition to your morning toast, egg scramble, deli sandwich, or cheese board. It's made of fresh tomatoes and simple seasonings. Make it in about 45 minutes for a delicious, yet easy-to-make, sophisticated topping.

Course Dips, Sauces

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 77kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

2 pounds roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon grated ginger
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Add tomatoes, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, grated ginger, basil, cinnamon, and salt to a pot. Set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring intermittently.
Drag a spoon along the bottom of the filling, if it takes a few seconds for each side of the sauce to recombine, it is thick enough. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Notes

The size of your saucepan will alter the time the jam needs to reduce. If you have a large saucepan, the jam may not take as long as 30 minutes. If you have a smaller saucepan, it may take more than 30 minutes! Keep an eye on it and stir intermittently. Use a spatula to scrape a line through the bottom of the sauce. If the sauce takes a few minutes to recombine, it is thick enough to stop cooking.
Use tomato jam on eggs, toast, chicken, charcuteries boards, pizzas, or roasted veggies.

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