Tomato Jam
Source: Naomi Webb, Foodwise Staff
Recipe Type: Appetizers and Sides | Seasons: Summer
This recipe showcases locally grown tomatoes as a part of Foodwise’s Seasonal Spotlight program, which shines a light on the best produce that California farms have to offer at our farmers markets. Join us for free samples, cooking demos, and festivals to celebrate a different peak-season produce item each month. See upcoming events.
This tomato jam is jam-packed with flavor! It has endless creative uses, but feel free to simply spread it on toast.
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds tomatoes (such as San Marzano, Bronze Torch, or Juliet)
1 cup sundried tomatoes, not packed in oil
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
PREPARATION
- Place a plate in the freezer. This will be used to test the doneness of the jam later.
- Reconstitute sundried tomatoes. Place sundried tomatoes in a heat-proof bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Scoop out the tomatoes and set aside. Reserve liquid. 3
- Chop fresh tomatoes into ½ inch dice.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, chili flakes, and smoked paprika into the pot and cook for about 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant and spices are toasted.
- To the pot, add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients. Add reserved liquid.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Test the doneness of the jam. Take the plate out of the freezer and spoon a small amount of jam onto the plate. Put the plate back in the freezer for 1-2 minutes. Take the plate out and nudge the jam with your finger. If the jam wrinkles and holds its shape, it is done! If the jam doesn’t hold its shape, continue to cook for another 15 minutes and test again.
