Easy Spicy Tomato Jam
Recipe: #9321
April 28, 2013
Categories: Tomato, 5-Minute Prep, Brunch, Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Picnic, Sunday Dinner, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, more
"This is so good, and so easy to make. It has a little kick too. I usually make enough to eat within a weeks time. Although, I have canned this before and frozen it; and, it comes out wonderful both ways. I usually make this for a special party, entertaining, etc; so, I rarely have much left. But last year when my tomatoes went crazy ... I did can 4 jars which I have enjoyed throughout the year. It just depends how you plan to use it. I also like to use a mix of tomatoes; primarily using plums, but maybe throwing in a yellow or orange tomato."
Original is 4-12 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (224.7 g)
- Calories 500.2
- Total Fat - 2.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.5 g
- Cholesterol - 5.3 mg
- Sodium - 160.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 114.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 38 g
- Protein - 5 g
- Calcium - 42 mg
- Iron - 2.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 69.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Peeling Tomatoes ... This is much easier than you think. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cut an "X", with a sharp knife on the base of the tomato (not the stem end), and place in the water. Boil for 20-30 seconds then remove to a bowl of ice and water, which stops the cooking process. Then just peel the skin right off - that simple. Now, your tomatoes are ready to chop.
Step 2
Jam ... Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, sugar, and spices to a medium pot and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes stirring often. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of thick jam, about 1 1/2 hours, maybe a bit less.
Step 3
Finish ... Let the mixture cool, then pour to your bowl or jars. I like to use the small mason or canning jars (I always have a few on hand). This doesn't make a large batch, and it will last a good week or two in the refrigerator; and, it freezes well. If you are someone who cans ... this recipes works very well - I have only done it once, but had excellent results.
Step 4
Serve and ENJOY! ... It is great on crackers with goat or cream cheese, delicious on a burger, perfect on grilled fish or chicken; also, delicious as a spread on sandwiches. It really is very versatile.
Tips
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