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!
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
There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomatoes (seeded and rough chopped)
- 2 medium peaches (pitted and diced)
- 1 Medium onion (diced)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon coriander seeds toasted
- ½ teaspoon cumin toasted with the coriander seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 inch piece of ginger (freshly grated)
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon 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
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Sharing of this recipe to social media is both encouraged and appreciated. Please share the direct link back to the recipe. Copy/Pasting and/or screenshots of the recipe to any social media is strictly prohibited. Content and photographs are copyright protected. SavoringTheGood®
Sarah Mock
thank you!! So glad to hear it. What other kinds of recipes do you like to make? Let me make some suggestions for you.
Sarah
D Grant
Made my first batch today. Absolutely wonderful.
Will be an annual go-to recipe. Five Stars!
Sarah
I do too! This recipe is a great way of enjoying tomatoes in a different way.
Andie Thueson
This looks so amazing!! I love tomatoes
Sarah
Last night I had it on a burger....I never want to eat a burger without tomato jam.
Sarah
Yeah! I love to hear that. I hope you love it as much as I do.