Easy Heirloom Tomato Jam
What to do with a bumper crop of ripe tomatoes? This heirloom tomato jam recipe is an easy solution and fun to make. It will allow you to enjoy the flavor of your favorite heirloom tomatoes all year long.
Ingredients
- 6 cups tomatoes peeled mostly seeded, chopped
- 4 nectarines or peaches peeled and diced
- 1 cup lightly caramelized onion 2 medium yellow onions, oil
- bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
- minced hot pepper or chili flakes to taste
- 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups sugar or 2 cups sugar plus 1 cup brown rice syrup
Instructions
- Slowly sautee 2 diced yellow onions in 2 tablespoons of oil, until translucent and sweet, yet not dark brown.
- Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive pan, and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove bay leaf at this stage, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and ladle jam into sterilized jars and use a standard 10 minute water bath canning method.
- Place jars on a rack to cool, and leave undisturbed for 24 hours.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark space for up to a year. If any jars did not seal, refrigerate and use within 3 months.
Notes
Preserve your heirloom tomato jam in small jars as the perfect accompaniment to charcuterie, antipasto, and cheese boards.