When garden tomatoes are in abundance it is time to make homemade tomato jam. This recipe for savory tomato jam has the warmth of the flavors of cinnamon and ginger balanced with the sweetness of peaches. Perfect to be served on crostini, alongside roasted pork, beef, chicken or curry dishes.
I will be serving this jam when I put together a charcuterie board. If you are looking for more items to accompany your charcuterie board, I would be sure to add Sriracha Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Balsamic Roasted Strawberries or seasoned ranch cheese crackers. So many tasty choices!
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What is tomato jam?
Tomato jam is a savory and sometimes sweet condiment that has a high sugar content for sticky sweetness. Spices are added to give added depth of flavor to the jam.
Tomato Jam Ingredients:
- tomatoes – seeded and roughly chopped
- peaches – pitted and diced
- onion – white or yellow onion, diced
- brown sugar
- sugar – white sugar
- salt – table salt or kosher is what I use
- coriander seeds – toasted in a dry pan
- cumin
- cinnamon stick
- raisins – I use traditional dark raisin but golden raisins would be delicious if you have them
- piece of ginger, freshly grated
- cider vinegar
- lemon juice – fresh is best but bottled will work if bottles lemon juice is all you have.
Savory Tomato Jam Instructions
- In a dry saute pan, toast the coriander seeds and cumin until they are fragrant, 1-2 minutes
- Combine the tomatoes, peaches, onion, brown sugar, sugar, salt, toasted coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon stick, raisins, grated ginger, cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a wide, deep skillet and bring to a boil.
- Stir every few minutes so the jam does not stick to the bottom of the skillet.
- Simmer on low for 1 hour or until the tomato jam had thickened.
- The jam will be thick enough when the jam does not easily run back together when a spoon is drawn along the bottom of the pan.
- Remove cinnamon stick, cool and serve.
- Store in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Is there a substitute for the peaches in this savory tomato jam recipe?
If you do not have peaches on hand for this recipe I would substitute granny smith apples, bosc pears, 4 apricots or even a cup of pineapple. Fresh is preferred but use canned if that is what you have on hand.
What can you serve tomato jam on?
I love to serve tomato jam on crostini with cream cheese but a variety of different cheeses would be good. Also this savory tomato jam can be served alongside sous vide boneless pork chops, roasted chicken, as a sandwich topping or with curry dishes.
Tomato Jam Canning Instructions
- Sterilize canning jars.
- Pour hot jam into hot, sterile jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
- Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids.
- Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. Adjust for altitude above 1000 ft.
- Remove from water bath and cool completely before storing in a cool place.
Printable Tomato Jam Recipe:
Savory Tomato Jam
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomatoes seeded and rough chopped
- 2 medium peaches pitted and diced
- 1 Medium onion diced
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp coriander seeds toasted
- ½ tsp cumin toasted with the coriander seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 inch piece of ginger freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a dry saute pan, toast the coriander seeds and cumin until they are fragrant. 1-2 minutes
- Combine the tomatoes, peaches, onion, brown sugar, sugar, salt, toasted coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon stick, raisins, grated ginger, cinder vinegar and lemon juice in a wide, deep skillet and bring to a boil.
- Stir every few minutes so the jam does not stick to the bottom of the skillet.
- Simmer on low for 1 hour or until the tomato jam had thickened.
- The jam will be thick enough when the jam does not easily run back together when a spoon is drawn along the bottom of the pan.
- Remove cinnamon stick, cool and serve.
- Store in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Notes
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Jenn says
Printing this to make it today once my husband gets home from the store! I know I’ll love it!!!
Sarah says
YES!!! I love this Jenn. Enjoy your tomato jam!
Renee Goerger says
This is the perfect late summer appetizer. I love the sweet and savory aspect of it! That gets me every time!!
Lane says
This is amazing! All of the best of the summer season! Delicious.
Sarah says
I agree! I wait all summer to make this jam.
Sarah says
I love that you use this for an appetizer! I do the same.
NATASHA'S KITCHEN says
I haven’t tried savory tomato jam before. I’m definitely intrigued!!
Sarah says
I hope you try it and love it as much as I do!
Julie says
Oh my word, I love tomato jam, but have never made it. It looks so heavenly, I can’t wait to try it!
Alli says
I would eat this on all the things. Absolutely loving this.
heather says
You have inspired me to make tomato jam!! It looks incredible.
Liz says
I think I need more tomato jam in my life!
Charity Beth Long says
My counters are COVERED in tomatoes! Was just saying that I need a way to use them other than tomato sauce. Gonna try this!
Sarah says
YEAH!!! I love sharing more ways to use tomatoes in recipes. Enjoy!
Sarah says
Once you have tomato jam in your life you will wonder why you hadn’t had it there sooner!
Sarah says
Yeah! I love to hear that. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Sarah says
Last night I had it on a burger….I never want to eat a burger without tomato jam.
Andie Thueson says
This looks so amazing!! I love tomatoes
Sarah says
I do too! This recipe is a great way of enjoying tomatoes in a different way.