All Purpose Tomato Jam

Photo: Carla

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 smalls cloves garlic, minced

1 piece ginger, peeled and minced (1 tablespoon)

1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced

1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes

1/2 cup red-wine vinegar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch of ground cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

2 star anise

Preparation

In a medium saucepot set over medium heat, heat olive oil, add garlic, ginger, and red onion, and saute until translucent.

Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.

Add vinegar, honey, brown sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have dissolved and liquid has evaporated, 60 to 75 minutes.

Discard cinnamon sticks and star anise before serving.

This jam may be stored in an airtight container in the refigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Permalink Jennifer, Singl...
April 30, 2010

What would you use a tomato jam for?

Permalink Carla
April 30, 2010

Please check my blog for my favorite useage. It can be a topping on anything; sandwiches, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage, eggs, even on buttered toast in the morning. It has unlimited possibilities and is up to your own imagination.

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This is a fabulous jam that has so many uses.

Adapted from Martha Stewart Living July/Aug 2000
found here at
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/best-tomato-jam

Tags:

tomato

sauce

jam

condiment

Yield:

1 cups

Added:

Friday, April 30, 2010 - 10:33am

Creator:

Carla

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