Description
Easy Homemade Tomato Jam is a delightful condiment that merges sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for enhancing your meals. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just over three hours, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices. Slather it on toast, pair it with cheese, or use it as a glaze for meats; the possibilities are endless. With ripe tomatoes at the heart of this recipe, you’ll enjoy fresh flavors that far surpass store-bought alternatives. Customize the ingredients to suit your taste, making it a unique addition to any gathering or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes (cored and chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least three hours, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Cool completely before storing in airtight containers or canning for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg