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Easy Tomato Jam

Here's how you make Easy Tomato Jam
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  • Servings: 8-16
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 1-11/2h
    • The following recipe serves 8-16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 can (8 ounce) tomatoes (chopped or diced)
  • 2 teaspoons shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Jam ... Add all the ingredients to a heavy pot. I like to use a potato masher, to break down the tomatoes a bit. Then, bring the mix to a light boil, constantly stirring. Cook just a couple of minutes; then, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours (1 1/2 hrs for me), until the consistency is thick - like jam. You do need to stir it now and then ... don't forget about it. You do not want it to burn.

  • Step 2: Remove from the heat to cool. Once completely cooled, transfer to a jar or ziploc type of container and refrigerate. As mentioned, it will last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator. This makes about 1 cup of jam. Perfect to make for a party.

  • Step 3: Serve and ENJOY! ... As mentioned. A perfect condiment for so many different dishes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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