Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (Roma or plum)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes and remove any loose seeds. Grate the fresh ginger.
- In a medium saucepot, combine chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice, grated ginger, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
- Once the jam is thick and glossy, remove from heat.
- Transfer to clean jars. Let cool, then store in the refrigerator, freeze, or can according to proper canning guidelines.
Notes
- Use ripe Roma or plum tomatoes for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to your preferred heat level.
- Great as a spread on sandwiches, toast, burgers, or paired with cheese.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
